Sentence examples for had long led from inspiring English sources
As a lawmaker, he had long led efforts to revise school textbooks and present what critics said was a whitewashed version of Japan's wartime history.
On April 20, Ms. Hanover, who had long led a separate life from Mr. Giuliani, announced that she would be appearing in the play with the actresses Kirstie Alley and Hazelle Goodman.
Hitchens was the keenest student of unintended consequences and his writing remains most alive when conveying the ironies of postcolonial history; ironies that had long led him to conclude, in the well-chosen final words of what may be the final collection of his work, that "internationalism is the highest form of patriotism".
But the poll suggests a few developments: Ms. Quinn, who had long led the Democratic field, has lost ground and can no longer be considered the front-runner; Mr. Weiner, who is saddled by scandal and who jumped into the race quite late, has emerged as a serious contender; and Mr. Thompson, who has long lagged despite being the Democratic nominee in 2009, is gaining support.
The absence of appropriate formal financial services had long led the people to the informal financial sector.
Though Thailand's venerable Boon Rawd Co. had long led the market with its Singha beer, recognizable in Thai restaurants worldwide by the mythical lion on its label, TCC saw an opening.
California has long led the nation in technological innovation.
October 18 2013 October 20 201313 The pianist Renee Rosnes has long led ensembles powered by a drummer, as convention befits.
California has long led the country in the creation and fortification of urban food ways.
But Dr. Kim is a refreshing change from the bankers, business executives and politicians who have long led the bank.
