Sentence examples for calibre was from inspiring English sources

Its original calibre was 7.92 mm, but when West Germany entered the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATOO), the weapon's bore was modified to fire the NATO standard rifle and machine-gun cartridge of 7.62 mm.

After modifications, the Paris Guns were initially 210 mm (8.2 inches) in calibre, but successive firings eroded the inner linings of the gun barrels and their calibre was increased to about 240 mm.

Their calibre was something that Signeul's squad witnessed to their cost when the sides met at Fir Park in June.

I was sixth but the calibre was similar to a world championships and the good news is there is more to come.

"They were good saves from the keeper but I played with Kelvin a long time ago and they are saves a keeper of his calibre was expected to make.

I don't think the troubles had a huge economic impact on the art trade here," he said: "Anyway, Turkey is always a bit chaotic and hectic – that's what it's like!" Angus is going ahead with next year's event: "The instinct to set up an international fair of this calibre was emphatically justified," he said.

Actors of Wilson's calibre are not.

Regrettably, geniuses of Edison's calibre are in short supply.

A man of his calibre is going to be missed".

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The downer, in terms of artistic calibre, is Fosse's dialogue.