Sentence examples similar to earning distinguished from inspiring English sources

As a fighter pilot, he flew 59 combat missions in the Pacific, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses and other decorations.

Mr. McGee earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses during his service in Vietnam.

He joined the faculty at Berkeley, where he earned a Distinguished Teaching Award.

In addition to her degree, Shelby earned a Distinguished Communication Certificate from the LSU Communication Across the Curriculum Program.

On Monday, Bush became the 32nd public servant to earn the distinguished farewell — and the 12th chief executive.

As Rob Reiner says, they've earned "a distinguished place in rock history as one of England's loudest bands".

He left Cambridge in 1852 for a post at Harrow, where he earned a distinguished reputation as a lecturer and scholar during a 17-year tenure.

During his tenure the orchestra has grown into a university ensemble that has earned a distinguished national reputation.

Mr. Garbus has earned his distinguished reputation as a result of his unique and aggressive approach in the courtroom.

He also earned six Distinguished Flying Crosses and flew more than 150 missions as a fighter pilot in World War Two and the Korean War.

Among their many accomplishments from 1941 to 1945, they flew more than 15,000 sorties, destroyed or damaged more than 400 aircraft and earned 95 Distinguished Flying Crosses.