Sentence examples for hour raised from inspiring English sources

In fiscal 1979, "The Old-Time Gospel Hour" raised thirty-five million dollars from the two and a half million people on its mailing lists.

Mr. Fossella, the man of the hour, raised his hands, quieted the crowd, then launched into a rousing speech on cutting taxes and championing school choice.

Figures from Falwell's organization show that "The Old-Time Gospel Hour" raised about a hundred and fifteen million dollars in four years — fiscal 1977 through fiscal 1980 — and that virtually none of this money went toward the operating expenses of the Thomas Road Church; the local congregation paid for most of the church's expenses with tithes.

To most Indians servant and employer alike the New York minimum of $7.25 an hour (raised this week to $8) would seem an inconceivable fortune.It would be wrong however to interpret Indian rage over Ms Khobragade's misfortunes merely as a defence of the inalienable human right of the Indian well-to-do to exploit domestic labour.

In the case of Jisr al-Shughour, they at first said that 20 members of the security forces had been killed in an ambush "by armed gangs" and then, within an hour, raised the figure to 120, declaring that "decisive" action would be taken as part of the state's duty to protect its citizens.

Hoddle, who had been dreadful for the first hour, raised his game a wee bit, creating a half-chance for Beardsley from the right wing with an impudent low cross – Beardsley prodded straight at Pumpido – but it was only when John Barnes came on for Trevor Steven that England finally threatened.

To envision such a thing at this late hour raises a thousand vexing questions.

Under the contract, the agencies will guarantee raises of $1.10 an hour, raising the workers' average pay to $8.79 an hour, retroactive to June 1.

Just last week, the broader market fell throughout Tuesday's session before shooting up 4 percent in the last hour, raising questions on what was really behind it.

About 180 slot attendants walked off the job July 2, after Park Place Entertainment, the casino's owner, proposed a 10-cent per hour raise.

Demanding that Congress pass that modest $10.10 per hour raise for minimum wage earners.