Sentence examples for leading former from inspiring English sources

We used a corporate security company run by two leading former SIS officials.

But other leading former 2016 candidates, including Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush, were absent.

Every third village has an appointed commander, said Sayed Rahman, one of the leading former resistance commanders.

The Arizona race was much tighter, with the Democratic attorney general, Janet Napolitano, leading former Representative Matt Salmon.

Karah Newton, one of the sweatshop activists leading former Marriott employees, said the union moves too slowly.

The Piñera administration has set up several commissions to study complex challenges in economic policy, drawing on leading former officials and academic experts from all political persuasions.

Her nomination was expected after the other leading contender, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, withdrew from consideration last month in the face of mounting political opposition.

Since 1994 Mr. Lukashenko has run this former republic of the Soviet Union, leading what former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice once called "the last true remaining dictatorship in the heart of Europe".

Several leading officials including former Prime Minister Hoveida; General Nasseri, the former Savak head; and former Mayor Nikpay were placed under arrest.

Following Ashley's previous loan, former Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias became Rangers' chief executive, while Sports Direct executive Barry Leach was appointed finance director, leading to former director and shareholder Dave King calling for a general meeting to replace the current board.

Another leading candidate, former President Henri Konan Bedié, was third with about 25 percent.