Sentence examples for were a means from inspiring English sources
Traditionally, tours were a means of promoting a record.
For him, though, strikes were a means to an end.
Here, the pomp and centralisation were a means to celebrate not the emperor, but the proletariat.
They were a means of achieving partial uniformity of law for international trade.
To him outlines, forms, colours, and lighting were a means of conveying atmosphere.
Interestingly, early postcards featured photographs of tragedies and were a means of circulating images when newspapers were not doing so.
"The awards were a means of recognizing outstanding reporting about Long Island," Ms. Kenigsberg said, "and consequently, of encouraging broadcasters to improve their coverage of Long Island".
For Fajardo, good architecture and public spaces were a means of building civic pride, and the Medellín of today is a product of that vision.
In fact, Mr. Gore said, the coffees were a means to show potential contributors "respect," and that the pitch for money would come later.
Enron officials have said the partnerships involving Mr. Fastow were a means to allow the company to hedge its exposure to some of its investments.
