Sentences with phrase «given as a tribute»

It was cultivated by the Aztecs and so revered that it was given as a tribute annually to their rulers.

In that same year, the Irish laws mention «water spaniels» as having been given as tribute to the king.

Not exact matches

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«Fight against such as those to whom the Scriptures were given [Jews and Christians]... until they pay tribute out of hand and are utterly subdued.»

Fight against such of those to whom the Scriptures [Old and New Testament] were given as believe in neither God nor the Last Day, who do not forbid what God and His apostle [Muhammad] have forbidden, and do not embrace the true Faith [Islam], until they pay tribute out of hand and are utterly subdued.

Yesterday, Boston Marathon winner Lelisa Desisa gave his medal to Mayor Thomas Menino as a tribute to the city and the victims of the marathon - day bombings.

Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that which allah hath forbidden by His messenger, and follow not the Religion of Truth, until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.

It's hard to lose a friend to love, but it looks as though you have given her a fitting tribute.

Prohibition was a time when Cutty Sark established itself in the US and the new blend is a tribute to the notorious Captain William McCoy, who smuggled the brand into the country and whose reputation for fairness and supplying unadulterated liquor gave rise to Cutty Sark being referred to as «the real McCoy».

Not only did LeBron secure the win against the Hawks, but he also gave the fans in Atalanta a gift — one that they could either interpret as a tribute or just shade.

While it remains to be seen whether or not this new role is something that the veteran defender is interested in, he cut an emotional figure on Friday as he couldn't hold back the tears as those in attendance at the awards ceremony gave him a long - lasting round of applause as part of a prolonged tribute to his time at the club.

In normal circumstances such tributes are expected to last a minute but yesterday's was reportedly described by the stadium announcer as a «moment's» silence, giving the match referee the option to cut it short.

He leads the clapping and chanting before launching into a ham - and - egg tribute to DU and all of the opportunity it gave him, in the NFL, as a TV analyst and as a partner in a sports marketing business.

And given that Minneapolis is the hometown of Prince, who passed away in 2016, it wouldn't be a surprise if there was some sort of tribute to the past Super Bowl performer, as well.

Van Gaal gave a six - minute speech at a charity tribute dinner to Giggs at Old Trafford last Thursday which was attended by fans and club luminaries such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Denis Law.

David Cameron was given a standing ovation in the Commons today as MPs paid tribute to the outgoing prime minister on his last day in office.

Viewers saw him interpret a fair question as an accusation, then give a slurred tribute, from which it was apparent he was intoxicated.

As the political world offered tributes to Benn following his death last week, parliament's chiefs were scratching their collective head trying to work out how they might give the man who left the Commons to «spend more time on politics» a good send - off.

«For me to have the opportunity to be elected as the first African - American Speaker, not only for me to make history and break that glass ceiling, but for it to be done during Black History Month, and then to follow behind that to give tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., was a day that I know that I will never forget,» he said.

«As a son of a Korean War veteran, I was especially honored and proud to pay tribute to our military service men and women, who bravely give of themselves to protect our freedom,» said Council Member Andy King, (12th C.D.).

I mean, some other sorts of awards were given as well, but that's right — a lot of it is the paying tribute to the technical side of what makes good television possible.

Robert Donat gives a strong performance as a legendary school teacher in this sentimental tribute, which introduced to American audiences British actress Greer Garson.

John Lithgow is excellent... it's a tribute to both his acting and the writing (as sharp and tight as ever) that many of his scenes have only three or four lines of dialogue, but resonate deeply and give you the creeps (especially a scene where Lithgow picks a fight behind a bar).

There is Emma Stone of course, but also Meryl Streep, who gives one of her ripest, richest, gamiest and maddest performances (something like her Maggie Thatcher tribute act in The Iron Lady) as the off - key society warbler in Florence Foster Jenkins.

I really miss John Barry, after his departure from Bond we had to make do with some adequate scores over several years even from David Arnold, then along came a new Bond in the form of Mr Craig and wow DA really found the formula for Bond and composed two truly magnificent scores if only he could have done Skyfall, that said lets give Thomas Newman a chance see the film with the score then listen to the score as stand alone then we can judge, one thing, I really wish just once they could use John Barry's brilliant 007 theme in a sequence just for old times sake and as a tribute to the man that gave Bond so much.

So - called reality TV is given a sharp, satirical kick as Tributes learn to play and pander to hidden cameras.

However, those approaching the picture as an overdue tribute to an overlooked icon are apt to be richly rewarded, and perhaps even inspired by this self - empowerment flick which arrives at a time when the world is sorely in need of another such hero, given the re-emergence of the institution of slavery in The Sudan and elsewhere.

BEST: Dave Grohl gave everyone goosebumps with a touching rendition of The Beatles» classic «Blackbird» as the In Memoriam tribute played behind him.

Both Wiress and Beetee could have simply been twitchy, nerdy caricatures, but casting Wright (who seems to be everywhere) and Plummer (who we always want to see more of) gives them depth and brings additional emotional weight to the arena's proceedings, to the cast of other tributes (which needs all the rounding out it can get) and to the film as a whole.

This year's Director Tribute recipient, Oliver Stone, is a true visionary whose prolific career as director, writer, and producer has given us some of the most influential, iconic, and often controversial films of the last few decades.

As previously announced, the group chose George Takei as the recipient of its special Timeless star tribute, given to «an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit.&raquAs previously announced, the group chose George Takei as the recipient of its special Timeless star tribute, given to «an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit.&raquas the recipient of its special Timeless star tribute, given to «an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit.»

Besides «Marshall» director Hudlin, stars Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad and Sterling K. Brown and producer Paula Wagner, high - profile guests expected at various screenings and events during the festival include Patrick Stewart (subject of an Oct. 25 career retrospective tribute and a conversation with yours truly); Vanessa Redgrave (Oct. 16, presenting her documentary «Sea Sorrow» and represented elsewhere in the festival by a revival screening of «Blow - Up»); Alfre Woodard (subject of an Oct. 21 career retrospective tribute); Michael Shannon (Chicago's own, as the locals like to call him, representing «The Shape of Water» on Oct. 26); Tracy Letts (Chicago's own, as the locals also like to call him, participating Oct. 18 on behalf of Greta Gerwig's acclaimed directorial debut «Lady Bird»); Michael Stuhlbarg (arriving Oct. 25; he gives a beautiful supporting turn in the coming - of - age drama «Call Me by Your Name»); Jon Lovitz (part of the Chicago - sprung comedy «Chasing the Blues,» appearing Oct. 14); and, in an Oct. 23 addition announced after the program went to press, Bill Pullman (getting good notices for the western «The Ballad of Lefty Brown»).

As previously announced, the group chose Lily Tomlin as the recipient of its special Timeless star tribute, given to «an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit.&raquAs previously announced, the group chose Lily Tomlin as the recipient of its special Timeless star tribute, given to «an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit.&raquas the recipient of its special Timeless star tribute, given to «an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit.»

Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach conceived «Mistress America» as a tribute to the screwball comedies of old, giving the movie a manic, theatrical fizz - characters running in and out of frame, dialogue coming in volleys.

It centres on the friendship between Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo, both of whom giving strong performances, as they try to hustle their way through life making nickle and dime jobs while feeling unappreciated by the boss to whom they must constantly pay tribute.

Ryan Gosling, looking dapper as ever in a white sports coat and a red carnation, paid a gallant tribute to Eva Mendes («my lady»), giving your mom goosebumps to last until mid-February.

Memorial or Tribute Gifts Make a contribution in memory of a loved one or give a gift in honor of a special occasion such as a graduation, birthday or wedding.

As slight tribute to the gods of efficiency, Chrysler gives the 300 SRT8 something it calls Fuel Saver Technology, an active exhaust valve timing system that accounts for the car's 23 mpg highway fuel economy.

The timepieces that play a role in Honig's fictional novel were offered as tributes to Putin the autocrat, a bribe for attention or favor, a more corrupt intention than the Cloisonné liqueur set given to Richard Nixon by Brezhnev during the May, 1972 SALT talks.

Just as you and I place flowers on a loved one's grave, Boris gave the most valuable thing he had as a tribute for Misty.

It is known that they were occasionally given to the Emperors of China during the Manchu dynasty (17th century) as a tribute of great honor and that is how they came to be established in China.

As pet lovers, many who utilize the services at our pet cemetery often wish to preserve their pet's memory and ensure the park's longevity through planned giving or a memorial tribute.

The holy dogs were given to the emperors of China as tribute gifts and surely figure in the backgrounds of many of the Chinese breeds.

If you would like to make a gift to CAP in her honor, please use our online donation form and designate your gift as a memorial tribute in honor of Dixie under «Gift Information» (you may also give by mail or phone).

We pay tribute to Sally this week, as we're joined by Tim Arthur, CEO of Time Out, who gives some of his off - the - brochure secrets for visiting London.

Tribute is given to» El Senor» in the form of a beautiful statue of the saint, adorned and carried as part of a procession through the old streets of the city.

As if this weren't enough, Frieze has established its first themed exhibition, a tribute to Hudson (1950 - 2014), the visionary art dealer whose gallery, Feature, gave first shows to some of the art world's current best sellers, including Takashi Murakami, Charles Ray and Raymond Pettibon.

[6] The Pollock - Krasner Foundation also honors lifetime achievement with the Lee Krasner Awards, which are «based on the same criteria as all regular Pollock - Krasner grants, but are given [as] a tribute to and recognition of artists with long and distinguished careers.»

The latter work of a grieving woman shedding a collage of tears is given close attention because of its historical significance as a tribute piece created in memory of the black British teenager Stephen Lawrence, who was brutally murdered in 1993 and whose name later became synonymous with a public inquiry into the Metropolitan Police's institutionally racist mishandling of the case.

As Hals's bravura portraits defined the Golden Age of Holland, Wiley's painting — at once parody and tribute — gives image to our own age's conflicted relationship to privilege, power, and the past.