Sentence examples for eminent figure from inspiring English sources

In which context Gnabry deserves praise for his decision; ignoring such praise from such an eminent figure cannot be easy.

James Reston, who was then a friend of the Grahams and was the most eminent figure at the Times, repeatedly declined offers to go to the Post.

Aury was an eminent figure in literary France, and had been when she wrote the book at the age of 47.

Gurley is six feet nine inches tall, and his outsized proportions contribute to his reputation as an eminent figure in Silicon Valley.

While not a household name here, Jonathan is an eminent figure in theatre internationally and he will make a terrific contribution to the theatre landscape in Australia.

An eminent figure in U.S. civil trial law, Bob counseled, and litigated on behalf of, a remarkable variety of individual, corporate, and non-profit clients.

Eminent figures appointed to sit on other committees learned of their new jobs from the newspapers.

For eight years she was a major theatrical producer, and her company included such eminent figures as Joseph Jefferson, Dion Boucicault, and Edward H. Sothern.

Equally important influences came from several eminent figures who were at the same time scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers G.F.

To this end, ICC has taken on board two good men as ambassadors, eminent figures in the game, in Mike Brearley and Greg Chappell.

The sculptor follows British artists including Anish Kapoor and David Hockney, as well as eminent figures form the theatre including Sir Tom Stoppard and Dame Judy Dench.