Sentence examples for gave an opening from inspiring English sources

An evangelical pastor, Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas, gave an opening prayer at the embassy building's dedication ceremony in May.

The situation seemed hopeless — and this sense of hopelessness gave an opening to the American insurgents.

But, Anderson contends, war and victory gave an opening to nemesis.

Mr. Babb hopped from his chair and gave an opening trombone blast.

"I regret that it gave an opening to those that look for the cheap-shot opening," Valentine said.

And it gave an opening to Bush, a former mentor to Rubio, who has largely been eclipsed by his former protégé during the past few months.

So did Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger and Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, who gave an opening-night speech.

October 30, 2013 1.16pm GMT Secretary Sebelius is giving an opening statement.

And even on Palin, he was given an opening.

That has given an opening to the agencies.

He proceeds to give an opening speech that is funny, wry and moving.