Sentence examples for history picking from inspiring English sources

Instead of imposing a doctrinaire theory upon the facts, Mr. Roubini employs an eclectic, common-sense approach to history, picking à la carte from the thinking of such disparate economists as John Maynard Keynes and Joseph Schumpeter. "The insights of both schools can be synthesized and brought to bear on the problems we face now," he writes.

Brodeur, who already has the most victories in league history, picked up his 102nd shutout.

The Aussies, who had captured only one medal in their diving history, picked up two about an hour apart.

From Pompeii to Vikings to Ming, if you're going to sell history, pick a period with a sexy name.

Italy, who are the most successful side in the European Under-21s Championship's history, picked five players in their 2004-winning squad who went on to compete in the 2006 World Cup win in Germany.

The story, deeply rooted in family history, picks up with beloved To Kill a Mockingbird protagonist Scout (a.k.a. Jean Louise Finch) on her train-ride back to her home of Maycomb County to see her father Atticus.

The commissioners have a long history of picking winners, too.

Its history of picking targets has been checkered.

The party has a long history of picking a politician who has paid his dues on the campaign trail — losing, learning lessons and then running again.

"The United States has a long history of picking winners and losers based on the guy who speaks English well," the official said.

Politically, Ohio is the most important because of its large endowment of electoral-college votes and its history of picking presidential winners.