Sentence examples for act as guardian from inspiring English sources

After Władysław died (1444), Ladislas was elected king of Hungary, but Frederick continued to act as guardian of both Ladislas and the crown until 1452.

A 100-strong council, led by a president elected for two years, will represent members and act as guardian of the mutual's values.

A separate 100-strong council, led by a president elected for two years, will represent members and act as guardian of the mutual's values.

The proposals also include establishing a 100-member council to act as guardian of the group's values and to hold the board to account, as well as a move to one-member one-vote on key matters such as the election of directors and major transactions.

Kara had originally been sent to Earth to act as guardian to her infant cousin but after an unscheduled pit-stop in the Phantom Zone, she had belatedly arrived to find baby Kal-El fully grown and already synonymous with truth, justice and the American way.

As the expenses ­crisis has unfolded, it has become clear that this system was far too cosy, with the parliamentary fees office seeing its role as advising MPs on how to claim as much cash as possible, rather than act as guardian.

In Shīʿite Iran the mujtahids act as guardians of the official doctrine, and in committee they may veto any law that infringes on Islamic ordinances.

When we have the opportunity and the capacity to act as guardians for a people who cannot protect themselves, and face imminent annihilation, isn't that the moment that all other concerns must be cast aside?

It is up to political and community leaders, businesses, and citizens everywhere to act as guardians not just of this new, aggressive set of standards for climate action – but as guardians of our future.

Ruth Hunt is chief executive of Stonewall DREDA SAY MITCHELL Both Thatcher and Blair created their own "-isms" and left behind MPs determined to act as guardians of their legacy.

And it is this collection that makes up today's library, which is preparing to open its doors to the public in 2015 for the first time in 47 years.The library is run by a handful of professional staff and three members of the Khalidi family who act as guardians, and whose decisions must be made unanimously.