Sentence examples for abilities and dedication from inspiring English sources

A gold medal signified the sporting abilities and dedication of individual athletes, not the supposed merits of the political system that produced them.

While defending the abilities and dedication of his examiners, he said his agency waited too long to crack down on abuses at Riggs and described the situation at the bank as "deeply troubling".

The participants (ages 19 and under), from more than 15 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, are selected by FIBA and the NBA in conjunction with participating basketball federations, based on their basketball skills, leadership abilities and dedication to the sport.

Her boss said yes — but of course, Ms. Uttech had already proved her ability and dedication for about nine years by that point.

But it adds that "at the discretion of Whitehouse, a scholarship for further study may be offered during the academic year to students who have formally commenced their studies and show exceptional ability and dedication".

Murray's ability and dedication had never been in doubt, but after four defeats in Grand Slam finals he had still to dispel the doubts as to whether he had what it took to claim the ultimate prize.

Although his natural ability and dedication have helped make him one of the world's best hurdlers and potentially one of the better sprinters, his agenda here seemed overly ambitious.

The Governor was not convinced it was a suitable grounding for a useful life, but so long as he showed ability and dedication, he would trust his son's instincts.

He also said he would not link personnel decisions to political loyalties and would demand that all of the department's hiring be done "on the basis of competence and ability and dedication and not based on whether somebody's got an 'R' or a 'D' next to their names".

These three stars on my hat offer silent testimony to my ability and dedication in my chosen profession.

We vet our applicants carefully and subject them to a two-day interview that assesses the candidate's teaching ability and dedication, their research accomplishments and potential, their inclinations toward service, and their compatibility with students, colleagues, and administrators.