Sentence examples for earned distinctions from inspiring English sources

In school, he earned distinctions in every subject, had an A-plus average, won several scholarships and received awards for his paintings.

Despite his results, he was allowed to stay on at school; two years later he earned distinctions in English and History, and passed the entrance exams for St John's College, Oxford, to read English.

This knowledge is contained in a relatively small number of texts that have survived scrutiny and earned distinction.

Mr. Peterson was one of a generation of young reporters who earned distinction as war correspondents in Vietnam.

Dan, he said, has already earned distinction enough: He is the first student from Ossining High ever to reach the finals.

"This is about the acceptance that eluded us," said Mr. Torres, 78, who himself earned distinction as a jurist, novelist and raconteur.

TORONTO — The Yankees have made a habit this season of drawing comparisons to players from the past who earned distinction in pinstripes.

Among these materials, CNTs have earned distinction based on their high surface area, high length to diameter ratio, and good electrical conductivity [12, 13].

Among his peers, SKUF earned distinction for his style and the ubiquity of his work across the city.

Units of the Volunteer Corps earned distinction in the defense of eastern Romania, which postponed the Central Powers' advance during summer 1917.

Batey, who earned distinction as a garden historian before her World War II exploits were publicly recognized, died of natural causes Nov. 12 at her home in the West Sussex village of Petworth, said Katherine Lynch of the Bletchley Park Trust.