Sentence examples for was signed to replace from inspiring English sources

Hank Poteat was signed to replace him.

Rapada, listed at 6 feet 5 inches, was signed to replace the left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima, who failed his physical and was released Friday.

Chris Simon, another left wing who was once a feared fighter, was signed to replace Sandy McCarthy, who also was once a renowned fighter.

Al-Jabbar, formerly known as Karim-Abdul Jabbar, was signed to replace Fred Lane, who was shot dead in North Carolina last week.

Gasperini's problems include how to motivate Wesley Sneijder, who spent his summer hoping for a move to Manchester United, and how to integrate Diego Forlán, who was signed to replace Samuel Eto'o.

Also going are safety Sam Garnes, cornerback Aaron Beasley and receiver Curtis Conway, who was signed to replace Laveranues Coles and only regained his starting job when Wayne Chrebet sustained a concussion.

Tom Nutten retired during training camp after being signed to replace guard Randy Thomas, who had left as a free agent.

But Matt Bowen, the full-back who has been signed to replace Sam Tomkins, was deeply unimpressive, as he had been on his only previous Wigan appearance in their Super League defeat against Huddersfield two weeks ago.

The dozens of trade deals Brexiters boast will be signed to replace those with the EU will be attempted with countries whose interest in openness is declining – and certainly not with a newly weakened, isolated island.

The rest of the team has had minor work done on it, too: Alex Rios is the new everyday rightfielder, replacing Nori Aoki in what can only be characterized as a strict upgrade; Kendry Morales has been signed to replace Billy Butler at DH, which probably isn't.

He had been signed to replace Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive titles for the team.