Sentence examples for was given substantial from inspiring English sources

Mergen's family was given substantial compensation, neighbours say.

Robinson was given substantial credit for the team's comeback in the series.

Although not long out of law school, Ms. Gillibrand was given substantial responsibility.

An Afghan was given substantial sums of cash last year and was flown on a NATO aircraft in the belief that he was a Taliban envoy, but he turned out to be an impostor.

As great a player as Rodriguez is, baseball history provides dozens of examples of teams whose inner fabric was torn and frayed when one star was given substantial preferential treatment -- most recently, the Orioles, where Cal Ripken reigned over a clubhouse fragmented by Ripken's autonomy, and in Seattle, where Rodriguez saw firsthand how Ken Griffey Jr.'s selfishness hurt the club.

Di Canio was given substantial funds by the board to add to the squad and it paid dividends as he led Swindon back to League One as champions last season.

"Negative blue slips will be given substantial consideration," he said.

Another question is whether it is sound to attempt to "preserve" obsolete housing in buildings that have been given substantial economic value by the upsurge in Manhattan tourism.

But whether he does or not, he is considered one of the top assistants in the game, and has been given substantial responsibility by White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams.

A helpful "Dramatis Personae" at the end of the book lists nearly 150 people, all of whom are given substantial treatment during the course of the narrative.

Mr. Giuliani should report directly to the president or vice president and should be given substantial authority to ensure that all the efforts of government are integrated and supportive of our clearly established strategic objectives.