Sentence examples for was gained for from inspiring English sources

Her saintly reputation was gained for aiding Calcutta's poorest of the poor, yet it was undercut by persistent allegations of misuse of funds, poor medical treatments and religious evangelism in the institutions she founded.

A fairly close reduction time less than 4.5 h (> 22.22 mg NO2− N/g MLVSS/h) was gained for the pH range between 7 and 8.

A great deal of ground was gained for relatively few casualties and a number of strategically significant points were captured, notably Vimy Ridge.

1341 1406) was a 14th-century English nobleman and Bishop of Norwich whose reputation as the 'Fighting Bishop' was gained for his part in suppressing the Peasants Revoltt in East Anglia and in defeating the peasants at the Battle of North Walsham in the summer of 1381.

The main driving force behind convincing the government to establish the battalion was Sir Donald Cameron, and from the outset it was intended that the unit should be a Scottish battalion and approval was gained for its personnel to be equipped with Scottish-style uniforms including kilts and Glengarry caps.

Full ethical approval was gained for the study of both cohorts.

"There is nothing to be gained for St . Anns to pursue an appeal," he said.

What would be lost, and what would be gained, for students with such a shift?

Little I fear has been gained for a great loss — Saturday 9th.

There is very little extra mileage to be gained for the Democrats in depicting Mr Romney as a tough boss.

Meanwhile, there is much reward to be gained for caving scientists.