Sentence examples for enduring role from inspiring English sources

The judges recognised her extraordinary contribution to the development of our understanding of the natural world, particularly broadening our knowledge of the habits of chimpanzees, her enduring role in promoting social justice and acting as an advocate for environmental protection.

As a runaway slave, he turned himself into arguably the most eloquent opponent of slavery in the run-up to the civil war, an enduring role model whose words have resounded through the speeches of Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and the new US president himself.

Having advertised it as a symbol of their country's enduring role as a regional leader, Americans can hardly complain if other countries choose to interpret it that way.Yet when Mr Obama made his pitch in his state-of-the-union speech for support for TPA, he did not make the argument as one about global trade, the Japanese alliance or "rebalancing" to Asia.

The internet strengthens the case for the BBC and its enduring role in serving the public.

But his finest and most enduring role was that of little-boy-lost.

For her warm and enduring role, she earned best supporting actress nominations at the Oscars, Golden Globes and Baftas, and picked up a selection of critics' awards.

The personal computer movement of the 1970's and early 1980's was deeply immersed in Middle Earth and translated it into hugely popular (and enduring) role-playing games like "Dungeons and Dragons".

Hawes's enduring roles have tended to depict her as cool and competent – "She comes across as extremely likable and intelligent on screen," says Mitchell.

Page A18 Obituaries DICK ANTHONY WILLIAMS, 77 A prolific actor, he created enduring roles in blaxploitation films during the 1970s while simultaneously securing his reputation on the New York stage with Tony-nominated performances.

Dick Anthony Williams, a prolific actor who created enduring roles in blaxploitation films during the 1970s while simultaneously securing his reputation on the New York stage with Tony-nominated performances and a Drama Desk Award, died on Thursday in Los Angeles.

It's a sign of how well Oyelowo's career is going that he can turn down work especially when the black best friend (BBF) is among Hollywood's most enduring roles.