Sentence examples for given a narrower from inspiring English sources

The supervisor should be given a narrower mandate, focused on governance.

The former retained his title but was given a narrower role.

Until the closing speeches I would have given a narrow victory to Cameron.

The base-closure commissions were given a narrow focus on military installations and a goal of more efficient government activities.

If a criminal statute is ambiguous in its meaning or application, it is often given a narrow interpretation favourable to the accused.

The Justice Department is entrusted with, among other things, protecting the interests of American consumers and, given a narrow focus on price, its move on the publishers makes sense.

For instance, people could be given a narrow window to enroll, and those who miss the deadline would face lengthy waiting periods for coverage.

The exchange rate with the dollar is "out of line with fundamentals," given a narrowing in economic growth rates between the United States and Europe, he said.

Mr. Romney, who campaigned aggressively on his ability to turn around the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, was given a narrow edge when voters were asked which candidate was better equipped to handle the economy, the interviews found.

The Public Prosecutor contended that law should be given a narrow meaning.

The statute, which has been a target of criticism, was given a narrow construction by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Skilling v. United States (2010).