Sentence examples for were to act from inspiring English sources

Three muftis, appointed by the Greek authorities, were to act as religious leaders and judges.

"I just saw how powerless the states were to act," Ruckelshaus recalled.

In the mechanics of the Proposed Agreements, ADS and Aladdin Solutions were to act as a first line of defense.

If the Fed were to act now, it could well get in a couple of hikes before 2015 ends.

If Israel were to act alone, it might delay the program by no more than two years.

In fact, they had helped organize the dance, and some of them were to act as chaperons.

If more companies were to act like this, there might be less demand for off-the-peg strategies from consultants.

"We would have a lot of work to do if we were to act on any of these recommendations," said Maurice Bruet, a deputy transportation commissioner.

If Mr. Obama were to act on the report, he would be taking on an issue that has bedeviled the nation's leaders for generations.

If Australia were to act on that objective, the auctions only account for 3% of the abatement needed by 2030, said the Climate Institute CEO, John Connor.

The overwhelming number of Republicans do not believe they can defend themselves if they were to act independently — or fear even risking it.