great stature

collocation in English

meaningsofgreatandstature

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great
adjective
uk
/ɡreɪt/us
/ɡreɪt/
large in amount, size, ...
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stature
noun
uk
/ˈstætʃ.ər/us
/ˈstætʃ.ɚ/
the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour ...
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(Definition ofgreatandstaturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgreat stature

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He was not only ofgreatstatureas an economist; he was also of great physical stature and possessed great presence.
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The man concerned was a man ofgreatstature.
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Its early leaders were men ofgreatstaturewho have left a deep imprint on the land.
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It was out of proportion to have about 27 people on a committee of that kind presided over by an independent chairman ofgreatstature.
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That should be a man or woman ofgreatstatureand authority to whom men and women, especially young men and women, who feel bullied can go with their complaints.
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We must remember a man ofgreatstature, a great trade union leader who, unfortunately, died too soon, not only broken in health but also broken in heart.
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Ministers ofgreatstaturetravel the world.
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Who was a pious and religious person ofgreatstatureand respect.
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Many times it is used of people who are valiant, mighty, or ofgreatstature.
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He was ofgreatstature, strong, swarthy and hairy.
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Very many cattle are pastured there, and the men are ofgreatstatureand black in colour.
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Very many cattle are pastured there, and the men are ofgreatstatureand black in color.
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