Sentence examples for positions at a time from inspiring English sources

She attained these positions at a time when it was unusual for women to have jobs of such responsibility.

Mr. Ackman is a concentrated investor, ignoring the popular consensus on the importance of diversification by putting his money into just eight to 10 positions at a time.

In Syria, where Saudi Arabia backs Sunni Islamists and Iran is supporting President Assad, we can expect a hardening of positions at a time when international peace efforts are aimed at softening them and starting a dialogue.

At the very least, the clause seems to put the Mets on an equal, and maybe superior, footing with the ballpark dreams of the Yankees -- a leveling of positions at a time when the mayor is a rabid Yankee fan.

Nicu Popescu, a senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, said the shooting might force both Mr. Shevchuk and his Moldovan counterparts "toward more intransigent positions at a time when people believed there was an opening".

Graeff will join the ECB as one of two women in leadership positions, at a time when European lawmakers are withholding the appointment of Yves Mersch to the executive board in protest over too few women in top jobs.

By 1945 Mr. Ishihara had risen to director of Nissan's accounting department, a pivotal position at a time the company was struggling to pay its bills.

"We think it is very important to have a strong capital position at a time when the economy is in recession.

In the event Mr. Morgenthau decides not to run, I am exploring running for the position at a time when he decides not to run".

"I am delighted to take up this position at a time of change and renewal in social work here," said Mr Martin.

Mr. Flynn, 45, takes over Primedia's top financial position at a time when the company, which is based in New York, is selling assets to reduce $1.77 billion of debt.