Sentence examples for were selected to play from inspiring English sources

"To be honest with you, I'd never heard of Boise before we were selected to play here," he said Thursday.

Mr. Tounkara, 37, was among 200 people who applied for this spring's auditions, about 70 of whom were selected to play Thursday before a panel of 40 judges that included music industry professionals and transit employees.

In 2014, a large number of Australian films – 13 in total – were selected to play at five of the world's most prestigious festivals (Cannes, Sundance, Berlin, Venice and Toronto).

Mr. Tounkara, 37, was among 200 people who applied for this spring's auditions, about 70 of whom were selected to play Thursday before a panel of 40 judges, including music industry professionals and transit employees.

His impact earned him the reputation as the father of Pakistani cricket, although it was a family affair – remarkably, at least one of him or his four brothers were selected to play in Pakistan's first 101 Tests.

The position gained importance until the best linemen were selected to play left tackle at early ages, front offices made left tackles the second highest-paid players in football, and Sandra Bullock won an Oscar.

The weekly competition to be selected to play.

He was selected to play rugby for his county.

Reed has been selected to play in 12 Pro Bowls,.

So they're justified in being selected to play for England.

That's why it was selected to play an early role in the nominating process.