Sentence examples for previously in a position to from inspiring English sources

Oscapella said it's possible Blair was one of the many people in the criminal justice system who recognized prohibition was a failure but wasn't previously in a position to say so.

Although this change was reported previously, we are now in a position to discuss its significance in more depth.

Considering the nucleotide variations previously shown, we were in a position to design a new assay to detect ELF1α in all salmonid fish species cultivated in Chile.

She had previously been in pole position to complete the lineup at the eight-woman WTA Finals after Serena Williams pulled out with a shoulder injury.

Someone who was previously in a managerial position should have good interpersonal skills.

ELOVL5 was found linked to markers previously mapped in a distal position.

In defiance of the odds (thirty out of the thirty-three teams previously in their position — down 2-0, homeing have — have gone on to lose), and in spite of my usual pessimism (both native and adoptive), I still think they have a chance.

(At least one member of Temer's cabinet has previously served in a high position in Brazil's government).

Prior to his election to the State Assembly, John served as political director for the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 324, and previously served in a similar position for the California Labor Federation.

Shadow secretary of state for culture, media and sport A new job for the former shadow minister for the arts, in a position previously held by Harman.

Sneh, who served previously in that position under Ehud Barak, has for years insisted that action be taken to prevent Iran from getting the bomb.