Sentence examples for function as political from inspiring English sources

Their function as political centres has already been discussed; there is more dispute about their economic role, however.

So there they are, dear creatures, our equals at last in this our most characteristic function as political animals, and destined to assert themselves as never before in our public life and – who can say?

It seems most likely that the Pythagorean societies were in essence private associations but that they also could function as political clubs (see Zhmud 2012a, 141-148), while not being a political party in the modern sense; their political impact should perhaps be better compared to modern fraternal organizations such as the Masons.

These variables also function as political intervention under supply control for IFs in Tokyo.

All that chesty fulminating apparently functions as political Cialis.

The reason: West Africa and the Sahara functions as political marketplace in which loyalties are for rent.

Eunuchs functioned as political advisers to the emperors of China as early as the Chou period (c. 1122 221 bc) and continued as such under the Han, T'ang, Ming, and Sung dynasties, persisting almost until the end of the imperial regime.

Wall hangings and books functioned as political propaganda and as a means to showcase wealth and power, whereas portraits were less favoured.

The election watchdog group for which I serve as spokesperson, Protect Our Elections, is seeking an Advisory Opinion from the FEC finding that American Crossroads is subject to the same rules that govern the RNC since it is functioning as political party.

To re-position itself in the Swiss urban hierarchy, political leaders and policymakers established a non-profit organization called "Capital Region Switzerland" in 2010 arguing that a capital city should not be measured by economic success only, but by its function as a political center where political decisions are negotiated and implemented.

"As a political commentator, there is a teaching function as well," he said.