Sentence examples for century during which from inspiring English sources

During the second quarter of the nineteenth century, during which Darwin's most formative experiences all occurred, England was at one level a place of intense political and social ferment.

Despite a quarter century during which incomes have drifted ever farther apart, the distribution of wealth has remained remarkably stable.

Yet the golden age of misanthropy was perhaps also the golden age of satire - the 17th century, during which many protagonists sharpened their wits.

It drew an overdue line under a century during which supporters had often been crammed into crumbling, unsafe grounds behind fences topped with spikes.

Half a century during which calls for land redistribution and civil rights were met with fierce repression have left some of the world's most gaping social inequalities.

His system of plant classification found nearly universal application for half a century, during which time it served as a model for other systems.

That was hardly an extreme condition in light of the history of the previous half-century during which Germany alone had practically destroyed Russia twice, exacting a terrible toll.

They marry in the aftermath of World War II; unfortunately, the chaotic dislocations that ensue keep them apart for a quarter-century, during which time the prince is unjustly committed to an insane asylum.

Despite having ruled Capitol Hill for a half-century, during which time they successfully enacted a staggering array of innovative programs, Democrats have been maddeningly slow to adapt their message to the postindustrial age.

For much of the past half-century, especially the quarter-century during which the Arab countries were intent on destroying the Jewish state, supporting Israel has been the right thing for America to do.

After a half-century during which generations of young women were advised to never even call a boy on the telephone, it is now teenage girls who not only do the calling, but who often initiate romantic and even sexual activity.