As Battle's status grew, so did her reputation for being difficult and demanding.

They saw it, not inaccurately, as a rite of passage, a starting place from which their status and responsibility would grow.

Hatfield's stature and mythical status grew as the trial proceeded.

During this period its status grew from a preparation and training race to an event in its own right.

A few of its defenders have said the document's status within Catholic-Jewish relations may grow over time.

And as the years went by, even our house's status as a family landmark grew tenuous.

His status was something unique in Tibet, growing to possess military, political and economic power.

"I found it always more challenging, as my status grew in the game, that I felt people came at me harder," Rodriguez said.

By 2001, the Forum's status had grown significantly.

The status and importance of those contracts is growing.