Sentence examples for held supreme from inspiring English sources

The dictator held supreme military command for no longer than six months.

They held supreme power, and some of them were distinguished soldiers; yet they were not military despots.

The constable's military duties and judicial powers increased until, by the mid-14th century, he held supreme military command of the army.

There were two consuls, who not only controlled the treasury and held supreme authority in government but also led troops, necessitating their absence from Rome for extended periods.

4 Thus this man held supreme authority, although he had not been chosen either by the emperor or by the senate.

4 Those, on the other hand, who, while making choice of the best subjects, are careless and indolent in compiling their narratives out of such reports as chance to come to their ears gain no praise by reason of that choice; for we do not deem it fitting that the histories of renowned cities and of men who have held supreme power should be written in an offhand or negligent manner.

Only seven days after Army tanks stormed the government building where M-19 guerrillas held Supreme Court judges hostage,, the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano swept away the town of Armero.

The 79-year-old senator, once the powerful chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is now reduced to junior status; when the panel held Supreme Court confirmation hearings for JusticeSonia Sotomayor, Mr. Specter was seated with the freshman SenatorAl Franken at the far end of the dais.

A memorial service will be held Sun.

Memorial Service to be held Sun.

Privately held JetBlue Airways.