Sentence examples for it held a position from inspiring English sources

Because the Roman Catholic Church supported nationalist aspirations, it held a position of influence in the postindependence period.

Mercia, (from Old English Merce, "People of the Marches [or Boundaries]"), one of the most powerful kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England; it held a position of dominance for much of the period from the mid-7th to the early 9th century despite struggles for power within the ruling dynasty.

During that same time frame, it also held a position within the Top 15 Overall Grossing apps in the U.S. (As of the time of writing, it's the No. 8 Top Overall Grossing app).

It held a leading position among Cornish ports from the 14th to the 16th century because of its export of tin.

During the late Ming period and the early part of the Qing dynasty (1644 1911/12), it held an important strategic position.

Within Oklahoma, the school's programming — dubbed Sooner Sports TV Powered by Fox Sports — will be carried by Fox Sports Oklahoma, where it holds a prominent position, along with Thunder basketball.

It holds a unique position in Britain's communities and could easily make community-ownership schemes a reality at a time when more power needs to be put back with the people.

It holds a unique position as the primary arbiter on the use of force in international law.

The firm unites its disparate businesses through leveraging a common core of semiconductor components, a field in which it holds a strong position.

Have you changed your air intake system?" Confidence Analytics recognizes that it holds a unique position between the regulators and the growers, Cantrell says, and tries its best to be a streamlining factor throughout the process.

It holds a strong position in traditional flower markets in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.