Sentence examples for as a stern from inspiring English sources

Al-Ḥajjāj became legendary as a stern but just ruler.

He was an esteemed administrator and skillful field commander and became noted as a stern disciplinarian.

Ögödei is described in contemporary sources as a stern, energetic man given to drinking and lasciviousness.

That conclusion, if valid, stands as a stern warning to policymakers today.

Dr. Anderson said he entered the University of Edinburgh as a stern fundamentalist.

The Mail has long admired and promoted her as a stern, controlling figure, like Dacre himself.

There she is as a stern police officer in Kate & Leopold!

But, gradually, as the ballet proceeded, she found strength to stand proudly as a stern warrior.

Kataria describes him as a stern and egotistical person, who, when money was scarce, would descend into fits of rage.

Though not cut out to be an administrator, Mies soon won respect as a stern but superb teacher.

Regrettably, Mr Modi has not contradicted him.In government Mr Modi is earning a reputation as a stern, hardworking headmaster.