Sentence examples for position and won from inspiring English sources

The following year, 1978, Mario ran as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor — a largely powerless position — and won.

I ran for the position and won, and went to my first NUS conference in Manchester 2013.

The car which is last on the grid at the first race of a new season would be of adequate performance to have been on pole position and won the last race of the previous season.

We've also been in Chelsea and Liverpool's position and won it, so we all know there's still a long way to go".

Rejuvenated, Tennessee moved quickly into scoring position and won, 15-13, on Al Del Greco's fifth field goal of the game, a 50-yarder as time expired.

But when Cash Run tired in the stretch, Jostle moved into the lead from her stalking position and won with command.

"A hat trick: fastest lap, pole position and win.

Karjakin resigned when Carlsen's king was about to invade his position and win his queenside pawns.

Now, many observers believe that Ms. Gillard will take some time to consolidate her position and win support from the public before calling an election.

32 min: Tuqiri runs a Dawson kick back at England, but diving over the top gives England a chance to kick for position and win an attacking lineout.

Administration officials have said that they believe the younger Mr. Kim would have needed another year or so to solidify his position and win the full confidence of North Korea's military commanders.