Sentence examples for promoted reforms from inspiring English sources

In 429, Hilary succeeded Honoratus as bishop and vigorously promoted reforms through several councils, including that of Orange (441).

In the latter role he successfully promoted reforms in social welfare, electoral and banking regulations, and education.

Peacebuilders promoted reforms designed to ensure that timber revenues could no longer fuel violence and serve as a catalyst for post-conflict reconstruction.

Pamela J. Bernard, vice president and general counsel at Duke, was one of five new members appointed to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, which for three decades has promoted reforms that support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports.

Shizong's prohibitions were abandoned by Emperor Zhangzong (r. 1189 1208), who promoted reforms that transformed the political structure of the dynasty closer to that of the Song and Tang dynasties.

The popular, politically liberal – though still socially conservative – majority, represented by the National Forces Alliance, promoted reform.

We have also promoted reform of the national pension and labor pension systems.

Since 2000, the charity has promoted reform of the criminal justice system to try to reduce the rate of incarceration in the US, handing out $25m to $30m annually.

It shows how the interests of large citywide businesses and government promoted reform efforts, while the public was largely uninterested and localistic.

These powerful works of Social Realist art served as Shahn's inspiration for paintings, drawings, prints, posters, murals and other projects that promoted reform.

Leo established a papal presence north of the Alps in other church councils at which he promoted reform and denounced both simony and clerical marriage.