11.   Although an atheist, he refused and went on to a distinguished career at the University of Wisconsin.

12.   Although his imprimatur provided the first national recognition for scores of writers who went on to distinguished literary careers, Abrahams did not shirk the famous.

13.   And, fittingly, the Museum of Television and Radio is celebrating his distinguished career with a black-tie gala at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan on Thursday.

14.   As a black conductor who had broken down racial barriers in music throughout his distinguished career, he was not about to accept the status quo.

15.   Barak in particular was seen as a vital catch for the party because he had a distinguished military career.

16.   Before joining U.S. Trust, Killefer built a distinguished career.

17.   A graduate of Columbia University with a distinguished military career, Galvin was recently a temporary envoy for the U.S. State Department and helped with negotiations in Bosnia.

18.   A number went on to distinguished careers, including abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly and designer Bill Blass.

19.   After these triumphs, he sustained a distinguished career playing some of the most challenging roles in theater and in films.

20.   Brewer had a distinguished military career, rising to the rank of Army captain during World War II.