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Example Sentences
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Possible replacements, including Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the regime’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, lack his stature and high-level connections, these officials said.
It was a rude awakening for three-time winners Inter, whose stature and budget dwarf that of the Norwegians and who are heavy favourites to win Serie A this season.
From Barron's
This raises "serious questions over whether Iran can sustain current levels of military spending -- and indeed its stature in the balance of power in the region -- while managing the economy and stemming civil unrest".
From Barron's
In both cases, lawmakers argued that their moral influence and national stature merited exceptional recognition.
From Salon
The Murdochs’ growing stature in the media at times drew unwanted attention.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
