Sentence examples for distance secured from inspiring English sources

The success of this task and the subsequent calculation of the Moon's distance secured for Lalande, before he reached the age of 21, admission to the Academy of Berlin and the post of adjunct astronomer to the Academy of Paris.

Silva closed the distance and secured a Muay Thai clinch.

But, with only six primaries left, Obama is within touching distance of securing the Democratic nomination to face the Republican John McCain in November's general election.

He becomes skilled with the bow, able to traverse distance to secure a livelihood even in the wilderness (Gen. 21 20).

It was at the Cape that the classical distance of the sun was reached … that the first accurate parallax of the moon, and, later on, its weight, was determined … that the most refined measures of stellar distance have been secured". Dr. Roberts tells the story of how twenty years ago he had in purpose the determination of the position of the solar apex from the proper motions in Stone's catalogue.

Long distance runner Louise Perrio secured Guernsey's fifth gold medal on the athletics track with victory in the 10,000m on Wednesday evening.

The optodes were placed in a black rubber holder, which eliminated background light and secured the distance between light source and detector.

"This race will be a great opportunity for me to compete against some of the best distance athletes and secure my place in the Ethiopian Olympic team," Kenenisa Bekele said.

But on the hour, Katie Brusell did double the lead with another effort from distance past Mary Earps, securing the three points against a Belles' side that rarely threatened.

The way down was much easier and with muscles not under pressure, we literally walked, enjoying the view and managing to see a few mountain goats, and from a far and secure distance a bear looking for forest fruits.

He took just one minute and 28 seconds to register his 10th career victory, all of which have been secured inside the distance.