Sentence examples for predecessors on from inspiring English sources

In the 13th century the development of law became a dominant concern, as is shown by the great treatise On the Laws and Customs of England, attributed to the royal judge Bracton but probably put together in the 1220s and '30s under one of his predecessors on the King's Bench.

Richard Chipperfield, one of Ms. Houcke's predecessors on the Blue Unit, was severely injured in 1998.

Zinke hasn't far outspent his predecessors on travel as Secretary of the Interior, but three helicopter trips he took — one to squeeze in a quick horseback ride with Vice President Mike Pence — caught the attention of government ethics officials.

Also included are programs of Baroque concertos on Tuesday and music by Bach's predecessors on Wednesday.

Henry's most profound ambitions, however, always referred back to his predecessors on England's throne.

They come here to express themselves, and to follow their predecessors on the most difficult routes.

Clinton went further than any of her predecessors on an issue that often divides the American public.

Two years on, Egypt's leadership has been criticised internationally for other human rights abuses, but Foad hopes it will be more progressive than its predecessors on FGM.

Empedocles revolted against the denial of the reality of motion and plurality that was made by his Eleatic predecessors on the strength of mere logic.

Her disappointment is that much greater because Mr. Bloomberg, despite a profligate slip here or there, has taken a tougher line than his predecessors on corporate welfare.

Laura Ahearn, a national advocate on abuse cases, criticized the bishop for defending his predecessors on Long Island as acting "in the best interests of all".