Sentence examples for firsthand opportunity from inspiring English sources

In his service Butler undoubtedly had firsthand opportunity to study some of the fanatics who attached themselves to the Puritan army and whose antics were to form the subject of his famous poem.

Their courtship, arranged almost as a lark by two Western friends, mysteriously morphs into marriage, giving Ms. Rodriguez a firsthand opportunity to fathom the Afghan male mind, or, as her husband puts it, to wage "the Afghan-American war".

As one of eight "fantasy gifts" in the 87th edition of the Neiman Marcus holiday catalog, "The Forevermark Ultimate Diamond Experience" is emblematic of a new breed of luxury experience that combines a tangible good with a firsthand opportunity to trace its provenance.

Here he had a firsthand opportunity to witness the power of a peaceful protest.

Rep. Ryan held many town hall gatherings over the Easter recess in which he had a firsthand opportunity to experience the wrath of his constituents, their anger at his Medicare proposals particularly rancorous in Wisconsin.

It is recommended that the poor and incipient status of solar integration in the vastly populated Nigeria should be viewed in a positive light by potential foreign investors as such status is a guarantee that solar power and thermal industry is a firsthand investment opportunity.

Without a defined role, DECF staff encouraged the student to immerse himself within the organization, observing all roles as they fit within the NGO vision and mission, and to see and experience firsthand challenges and opportunities.

Knowing firsthand the lack of opportunity for apprenticeships in Russia, he has surrounded himself with home-grown talent, working together at his Moscow workshop.

South Korean Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae took advantage of the rare opportunity for firsthand information from the North in asking after the health of Kim after a North Korean television report last week that alluded to the leader being in "discomfort".

But, for us visitors, talking to artists and hearing their stories firsthand offers an unparalleled opportunity to understand this country and the complex realities of those trying not just to live here, but create something of beauty and value.

Reynier was hoping to have a vineyardesque experience: a friendly proprietor, an extended tour, plenty of opportunities for firsthand research.