Sentence examples for proved a strong from inspiring English sources

In California, as intended, net metering has proved a strong draw for customers.

Even his critics acknowledge that he has proved a strong and able leader.

Prison proved a strong reality check, too, for Nathaniel Hawthorne's son, Julian.

But the deep deposit of magnetite has proved a strong enough magnet to keep people here.

This proved a strong selling-point in Italy, where the tradition of bequeathing wealth to your family is strong.

Jordanova says this proved a strong attraction – and she will be taking first-years from the start.

Drawing on his expertise in French opera, Mr. Minkowski proved a strong advocate for "Vaisseau Fantôme," but when the time came seemed eager to plunge into the Wagner.

His 1945 recording Harlem Nocturne proved a strong enough seller to get the band bookings across the US, including a stint at the Apollo theatre in Harlem.

A bulked-up Gyllenhaal, battling to regain custody of his young daughter, proved a strong draw, with a robust opening of £1.66m.

From his eloquent shaping of the hymn-like music at the start of "Iolanta," Teodor Currentzis proved a strong asset in the pit, and the Teatro Real's chorus and orchestra responded handsomely.

Mr. Sarkozy said Libya proved "a strong contrast" to past European weakness, and justified his decision to integrate France into NATO's military command in 2009, ending the long separation initiated by de Gaulle.