Sentence examples similar to command bestowed from inspiring English sources
The satirist Juvenal, however, saw "bread and circuses" (panem et circenses) as emblematic of the loss of republican political liberty: The public has long since cast off its cares: the people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions and all else, now meddles no more and longs eagerly for just two things: bread and circuses.
The essential premise of the divine-right idea is that the right to command obedience cannot be bestowed by man; only God can grant such authority.
"He now has all the authorities bestowed on the president by the Constitution," Mr. Shoukry said of Mr. Suleiman in an interview, including command of the military.
Even more powerful than the conductors were the soloists: legendary pianists such as Vladimir Horowitz, commanding staggering fees and performing the same repertoire of works on endless tours, basked in the kind of réclame bestowed on film stars.
He bestowed light and life.
Steve Reich bestowed his impeccable coolness.
It bestowed a greater gift as well.
The honours are bestowed by the monarchy.
both bestowed and received the honors.
Dr. Gloster bestowed his grace on me.
