Sentence examples for appointing high from inspiring English sources

Not only was the papal position weaker, but the king's role in appointing high church officials grew stronger.

The high priesthood itself became degraded by the extreme Hellenism of high priests such as Jason and Menelaus, and the institution declined when Herod began the custom of appointing high priests for political and financial considerations.

At least they got their leadership situation taken care of by appointing high school teacher Sabrina.

As a first step he decided to streamline the bulging UN secretariat, reducing the number of under secretaries and appointing high-calibre personnel.

The president was vested with a variety of duties and powers, including negotiating treaties with foreign governments, signing into law or vetoing legislation passed by Congress, appointing high-ranking members of the executive and all judges of the federal judiciary, and serving as commander in chief of the armed forces.

With the coming of Indian independence in 1947, Krishna Menon was appointed high commissioner (ambassador) of India in London.

But, at the same time, the regular practice of pagan worship, beside the Jewish, was established, and a Seleucid nominee was appointed high priest.

Defeated in Selkirk in 1880, he returned to Parliament in 1887 and remained until 1896, when he was appointed high commissioner for Canada in London.

Local authorities should appoint high profile school commissioners who would commission (but not run or manage) all of the schools in their area, including free schools and academies, and have a singular focus on school improvement.

As Blair's role as self appointed high priest of Washington's hawkish policy towards Iraq has gathered steam, I am left with the impression that he is blinking less.

She admits it felt strange to be appointed high court judge at 38. "To go into a space with its own traditions and customs based on age and gender when I was an interloper on both levels.