Sentence examples for longstanding stature from inspiring English sources

"In terms of the mayor's longstanding stature as a civic servant, as a political leader in Newark, I think the verdict will obviously cast a shadow over his personal history in Newark," said Clement A. Price, a professor of history at Rutgers University in Newark.

The Palm Beach Post reports that Rep. Ritch Workman (R) is spearheading an effort to repeal a longstanding ban on "dwarf-tossing" -- a bar fad in which individuals of small stature are thrown around for entertainment purposes.

Roy Disney, nephew of Walt and a large shareholder, is fighting to oust its longstanding chief executive, Michael Eisner, and to prevent the rise of his ally, Bob Iger.Mr Disney's family name lends him moral stature, and he styles the power struggle as a fight of good against evil.

Mr. Rafsanjani, whose stature as a pragmatic force in Iranian politics diminished in recent years but now seems to be reviving, also reiterated his longstanding suggestion that Iran restore diplomatic relations with the United States, estranged since the 1979 revolution.

His ethical stature.

Such was his stature.

But how longstanding is longstanding?

Mr Fox lacks stature.

Obtain stature of star.

Small in stature.

Adidas is a longstanding partner.