Sentence examples for figure long from inspiring English sources

Mr. Sarkozy was a divisive figure long before he was elected president.

She is a major figure — long the leading light of communally minded downtown avant-gardes — who makes minor art.

I remain curious, however, as to why a figure long beloved by both left and right has recently been a little more beloved by right.

A major difference between Presidents Eisenhower and Clinton is that Eisenhower, a world figure long before he became president, did not have to worry about his reputation.

For a generation of young men, her lithe figure, long blonde hair and photogenic features represented an unattainable ideal of feminine allure.

In some cases, they've also longed for Barbie's blue eyes and flawlessly applied brown eye shadow, her perfect hourglass figure, long and shiny blonde hair and thigh gap, too.

Onstage he cuts a rakish figure: long-limbed, angular and refreshingly spontaneous.

The senator's broadside against figures long considered an important part of the Republican constituency was his most striking break yet with party orthodoxy.

Figures long dismissed arise to lead when necessary Churchill being the most obvious example—and lights gone dark often reappear to illuminate a new time.

But though his impressive form figures – long rows of 1s and 2s – scream consistency and reliability, this horse for every occasion has never been trusted entirely.

Actors, TV talking heads and political figures long have been adept at such diversification.