Sentence examples for Large measure of support from inspiring English sources

Due to his absence from Constantinople at the time of Phocas's takeover, and because he retained a large measure of support within the soldiery, Priscus was the only one of Maurice's senior generals who was retained by the new regime, whereas Comentiolus and Peter were executed and Philippicus was banished to a monastery.

Bill Clinton overcame political adversity in 1992 and throughout his presidency in large measure because of support from African-Americans, but this time they went for Mr. Obama.

The disputed provision was inserted to help gain the support of the Kurds, who have been pressing to maintain the large measure of autonomy they gained in northern Iraq over the last 13 years.

The Democrats, however, also deserve a large measure of blame.

Nonetheless, it reflects a large measure of cynical partisanship.

At least he starts with a large measure of goodwill.

As generalities they do contain a large measure of truth.

The policy achieved a large measure of success.

Senator Ruy Barbosa, long an opponent of slavery, lent a large amount of support, and the measure unanimously passed the Federal Senate on 24 November.

"There's a large amount of support.

His position at Lucca was due in large measure to the support of Countess Matilda of Canossa, a principal figure in Italian politics throughout the period.