Sentence examples for given the intimidating from inspiring English sources

Now she has been given the intimidating assignment, in this season's opening production of the wonderful Encores! series of American musicals in concert, of carrying a less than perfect show haunted by the tenacious shadow of its original leading lady, Barbara Harris, who won Broadway immortality in it only to disappear forever from live musicals a few years later.

He testified that Mr. Reid had been up on his knees, not lying on the ground, and had given the officer an intimidating stare.

Moqtada's own followers have been given the health ministry; having intimidated doctors by sending armed militiamen to take over hospitals, they will now be able to practice their theocratic medicine with the blessing of the minister.

It was intimidating, especially given the intelligence and experience of my classmates.

At 48, with his erect posture, blunt features and mournful ice-blue eyes, he gives off the intimidating air of an aging middleweight boxer who still has a few knockout punches left in him.

The showrooms are seeking to draw a new class of customers who can afford fine furnishings but may have found the idea of hiring a decorator intimidating or simply unnecessary, given the growing number of high-end furniture stores that sell directly to the public.

The new front fascia, which abets aerodynamics as well as pedestrian safety, gives the car an intimidating, almost predatory attitude, and the "ducktail" rear deck is an artful – and, given its downforce-improving qualities, clever – flourish.

This gives the interviewee a less-intimidating "off-camera" look.

There was the way supporters had lined the streets two hours before kick-off to give the Barcelona team coach an intimidating welcome.

Then, clearly intimidated, they gave the store a pass.

This gave the Sudanese forces time to intimidate locals.