Sentence examples for given the office from inspiring English sources

That would have given the office a role traditionally carried out by civilians.

Despite Hisham's numerous requests, none of the rebel fighting groups have given the Office of the River Martyrs money or assistance.

In 1806, when the brief "All the Talents" ministry was formed, he was given the office of secretary to the Board of Control.

Preferred Real Estate still has 90,000 square feet to lease, which could be a challenge, given the office market conditions in the city.

DR. J. MICHAEL ADAMS, a specialist in strategic planning and career development who had been an academic dean at Drexel University in Philadelphia and who has been president since July 1999, will now be formally given the office.

Dietrich Snell, a prominent lawyer who left the attorney general's office for private practice a few months after Mr. Cuomo arrived, said the delays were understandable given the office's limited resources to track the ultimate outcomes of its litigation.

The court gave the office to the other candidate.

Some in Congress want legislation to give the office more clout.

Jerry Brown, who passed the "strong mayor" ordinance, giving the office more power and removing the obligation to attend every meeting.

The lightweight cameras and lack of laughter track that gave The Office its documentary feel belong to the modern age.

Huge columns, reminiscent of an ancient Egyptian temple, give the office, which is on the eighteenth floor, a monumental feel.