Sentence examples for given the positions from inspiring English sources

His opposition is confusing given the positions he supported in a welfare speech given not long after he took office.

But given the positions he has stated frequently, there is no reason to think that he opposed the police raid or disagreed with its objectives.

Kaymer, the world No47, is suddenly among a group of flag bearers for golf, given the positions as taken by Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Dustin Johnson.

The Bears are scheduled to meet the Rams, and given the positions Kyle and Chris play, it's likely the brothers will collide head-on.

"Given the positions held by these partners and the duration and gravity of the misconduct, the firm itself must be held responsible for the false and misleading audit reports".

Looking back over those matches the only memory that leaps to mind is a bad miss against Brazil – finishing is a weakness given the positions he gets in – but Hodgson keeps writing his name on the team-sheet.

Any noticeable hesitation would have given the position away.

The aide, the Rev. Anne Richards, was given the position on June 29, the day before Bishop Grein retired.

I was given the position through my advisor, Professor of the Weed Science course, Toni DiTommaso.

He does well, but not nearly well enough given the position of Poulter and Rose.

I certainly benefited from being given the position, which was a daring move back then.