Sentence examples for he was severe from inspiring English sources

When Li Tiande was present, he was severe.

He was severe on James Fuller who bowled three wides in his first over and was rested after three overs cost 28 runs.

Vittorino's educational philosophy was inspired by a profound religious faith and moral integrity, which contrasted with the general relaxation of standards within the church itself; but, if he was severe with himself, he was very open and tolerant with his pupils.

He was severe to younger members of the association, whom he sometimes sharply criticised.

For instance, he is severe on Edmund Burke, the chief prosecutor and persecutor of Hastings, and indeed Burke comes off badly in the story.

He did not return, but the damage he inflicted before exiting was severe.

"For those outside the club, the penalty was severe," he said.

"Thus far we haven't determined that it was severe icing," he said.

"They didn't say that it was severe icing," he said, referring to the cockpit crew, and "the weatherman didn't say that it was severe icing".

Amarilla was severe, but he needed to be, with players on both sides wilfully kicking one another.

The injury was severe and he became delirious.