Sentence examples for was advent from inspiring English sources

It was Advent, which was originally slated for Lent-like examination, confession, repentance, prayer and fasting.

(It's ADvent. What did you expect?) Bob McKenty The Grinch came to the Sony Theater.

"The fact that it's Advent and the programme was essentially part of our Christmas schedule was relevant," said the BBC spokesman.

Among the other venture 'players' in London are Advent Ventures and DFJ Espirit.

My new pick here is Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund (24, AVK), at a 7% discount and boasting an 8.5% yield.

The most obvious change was the advent of television cameras.

The genesis behind the news channel was the advent of global satellite links.

Compounding these challenges was the advent of technology as an important and distinct element in war.

It was the advent of DDT and its many relatives, however, that ushered in the true Age of Resistance.

One was the advent of Global Positioning System units, which let advertisers tell where the trucks were at all times.

Specifically, what came to Mr. Jones was the advent of Vidal Sassoon and the promise of a hairstyle without a part.