Sentence examples for earned stature from inspiring English sources

Having breezed through a World Series-clinching game at 23 — as a Florida Marlin in 2003, he threw a complete game on three days' rest to dispatch the Yankees — Beckett quickly earned stature chips that he continues to collect and redeem.

And she has earned new stature in the theater.

Havel's struggle against the communist Leviathan earned him stature abroad but puzzled most Slovaks at the time.

Mr. Woods, 77, has decidedly earned the stature of an elder statesman, along with some more tangible distinctions.

You have earned the stature of being always being named first or second as an expert on general technology matters.

But maybe he should learn from the British royal house that has earned true stature, respect and success by trying a little humility himself.

Many HR department heads lack the skills for it or haven't earned enough stature with the CEO or the board to be entrusted with this duty.

In time, as he began raising two children and 12 cows on his 12 acres, prosecutors say Jay earned a stature no mob boss could ever confer on Enrico.

Born in Mexico City and trained there and at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, he has earned his stature through apprenticeships with the guitarist Pat Metheny and the pianist Chick Corea.

Since recording his first album just over 20 years ago, Chris Potter has earned his stature as the most commandingly skilled saxophonist of his generation, an improviser of deft insight and athletic poise.

In last year's guide, he was described as having earned "considerable stature and esteem" for managing an N.F.L. franchise that has operated with "class and dignity" while winning a record five Super Bowl championships.