Sentence examples for down substantial from inspiring English sources
During this period they'll back off, go into hiding in the Afghan and Pakistani mountains, and train for conquest when we begin drawing down substantial numbers of troops.
Under the best of circumstances, it will likely take years for a deal to be reached, but many Afghans and Westerners believe that the parties need to start talks before the United States begins to draw down substantial numbers of troops.
Many had assumed they were getting on the first rung of the housing ladder, and having put down substantial deposits, they would be able to move to larger properties in years to come.
Prince resigned in early November when it became clear that Citi would have to write down substantial assets in the fourth quarter after it had already logged $6.7 billion in the third quarter for write-downs, losses or provisions for losses.
Murray, the Labour member for Edinburgh South, added: "Should we be able to hit our own target for pledges we will in a position to draw down substantial capital to confirm a viable bid to take Hearts into the ownership of the people that matter most, the supporters".
"They made you put down a substantial deposit," Dr. Schofer said.
Since the election, "the rhetoric has calmed down a substantial amount," said Joseph O'Brien, Mr. Engel's spokesman.
Even if it comes through, the Treasury will be forced to write down a substantial portion of taxpayers' investment.
The statement came after The New York Times reported that authorities had tracked down a substantial portion of the shortfall.
They paid a low price, and devalued the French franc to make it even lower; but they also gulped down a substantial wine lake of largely inferior quality.
Meanwhile, Carmike, which operates many small-town theaters with relatively low ticket prices, has paid down a substantial $100 million in debt in just over three years.
