1.   But after Tyson began his prison sentence, a succession of undistinguished champions had the effect of elevating his stature.

2.   Conference USA Commissioner Michael Slive said the addition of such a respected team will elevate the stature of the conference as a whole.

3.   Meanwhile, Leonard won the British Open last month, elevating his stature in the game.

4.   The gesture not only eased some of the grief he had caused me and my family, but also elevated my stature in the eyes of my classmates.

5.   This has elevated her stature considerably in the newsroom.

6.   Worse, their new proposed standard elevating the stature of cost would limit the extent to which the government could curtail or eliminate a practice that threatens public health.

7.   None of that stopped the party from trying to elevate her stature nationally.