Sentence examples for filling the highest from inspiring English sources

They were ranked in a definite genealogical order according to their relative seniority, and, in the course of filling the highest posts in his army and administration, the tsar had to consider not so much the candidate's personal merits as his genealogical seniority as defined by earlier precedents.

THE CROWD Festive groups of friends and, on weeknights, families filling the high-backed, circular booths.

But these displays are in the shadow of the chambers and curves of whalebone filling the high-ceilinged gallery.

"Lord Byron, who has so long and so amply filled the highest place in the public eye, has shared the lot of humanity.

Mr. Hermansen said he has found yet another Internet void to fill: "the high-end, high-priced luxury cage niche".

Many of the outlandish touches that fill the high-ceilinged rooms – giant chandeliers, exotic stuffed animals – came with the place.

Soon a riot of pigeons filled the high, narrow shaft formed by the gloomy government buildings looming around.

He blended in with the swarm of players, fans, pro scouts and agents who filled the high school gym here.

They fill the high street and tend to do well for their owners (see aforementioned burger and chicken purveyors).

Many of the rooms were now sweatshop operations "inhabited by scores who filled the high-ceilinged rooms with the odors of garlic".

More than 200 condo units, which were to fill the higher floors, have been scrapped, according to Alan Feldman, a spokesman for MGM Mirage.