Sentence examples for stature someone from inspiring English sources

The company, Defense Solutions, sought the services of a retired general with national stature, someone who could open doors at the highest levels of government and help it win a huge prize: the right to supply Iraq with thousands of armored vehicles.

But Morris goes on to intone: "There will be a search for a real (Republican) candidate, someone of stature, someone charismatic who can beat Hillary.

Democrats and Republicans alike greeted Mrs. Whitman warmly today on Capitol Hill, reflecting her stature as someone who was frequently mentioned as a possible vice-presidential candidate.

For Mr. Dewhurst, appearing with Mr. Cruz offers a dubious opportunity to elevate the stature of someone who is trailing in the polls and to go toe to toe with a trained and dangerous legal advocate.

Updated at 5.50pm GMT 5.17pm GMT The Great Panjandrum crisis Jemima Kiss continues: Reader Andrew Gray isn't so sure that "Panjandram" in this context refers to a cannon-esque stature, but rather someone pompous and self-important.

"There's no doubt that what was missing in this government was someone of stature, and Dick Ravitch is a person of stature," said George Arzt, a veteran Democratic political consultant.

People feel solicited by someone of stature".

They would certainly be getting someone of stature.

"The job usually goes to someone of stature, or at least someone with good political connections, and Mr. Mukherjee has both".

Last week, Constantine said: "I'm looking for someone of stature to show leadership in this country.

"Anytime you lose someone the stature of Storen, that's a big concern of mine," Johnson said.