Sentence examples for handed the role from inspiring English sources

He was handed the role of a penny in a school play.

Prof Vitit Muntarbhorn was handed the role last month and was due to investigate abuse against the global LGBT community.

He was handed the role of the boyfriend of Judy Holliday's character in "It Should Happen to You" (1954).

Danny Alexander, Mr Clegg's chief of staff, was also tipped to be handed the role of Scottish Secretary.

David Laws, the Liberal Democrat Education spokesman, was also expected to be handed the role of Education Secretary, ousting one of Mr Cameron's closest advisers, Michael Gove.

Some BBC executives in Scotland worry about their future, saying STV, the main commercial broadcaster in Scotland, could be handed the role currently occupied by BBC Scotland.

The appointment is in line with Harte's policy of handing the role to players with vast experience.

He's handing the role over to Jay Larson, who was previously CEO at Birst, as well as an executive at Mercury Interactive and Success Factors.

When handed the closer role during previous seasons, Parnell performed erratically.

But his advances came to nothing, with Australia's Test opener Rogers instead handed the prestigious role.

Allen kept the Bees in League Two last season but Barnet handed the permanent role of head coach to Mark Robson.