Sentence examples for pursued a role from inspiring English sources

Since losing by a landside to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, the former Democrat president has pursued a role on the world stage as a peacemaker and champion of democracy and human rights.

As with "End of Watch," Mr. Gyllenhaal aggressively pursued a role in this new play — a bit strange for a celebrity, given that many theater producers are desperate to cast one, but perhaps not so unusual for an actor determined to reorient his career.

Brian Deegan, of Adelaide, whose 22-year-old son, Joshua, was killed in the Bali bombings, sent an open letter to Mr Howard on November 22nd, seeking answers to Bali and its aftermath: "Was it because we, as a nation, have pursued a role in the United States-led war on terror that we cannot possibly fulfil?

Dr. Caputo is also pursuing a role for Pace in other political events.

In 2002 Uzan announced his intent to pursue a role in Turkish politics.

The fractious leadership battle saw the former MP for South Shields leave London to pursue a role outside professional politics.

Among the projects he's pursuing: a role in the pilot episode of a musical comedy, and a concert series he is writing with his wife, Jenny Powers (of Broadway's "Grease"), that would feature Leonard Bernstein's music.

Art Garfunkel's decision to pursue a role in Mike Nichols's "Catch-22" was part of the impetus for the breakup of Simon and Garfunkel -- which did not, of course, prevent Paul Simon from indulging his own acting ambitions, with both a small role in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" and as the lead in "One Trick Pony," which he also wrote.

They were encouraged to pursue a role as rearers who are dependent on men.

TechCrunch has since learned Shmukler intends to pursue a role at an early-stage company.

Asked earlier today about the claim, a Lyft spokesperson said Tibbens would "be a valuable asset to any organization, but he is not interested in pursuing a role outside of Lyft".