Sentence examples for a chance to assert himself from inspiring English sources

And she made a withering speech here in which she pronounced him "missing in action" when he had a chance to assert himself on international matters.

Supporters and opponents say that if, as expected, Mr. Karzai wins Saturday or in a second round of voting that would follow if no candidate secures a majority, it may represent his last chance to assert himself as a leader rather than a figurehead.

Sir Hugh Orde, who would like to be Commissioner, saw his chance to assert himself.

The easy points dried up in the second set as he dragged the power back, giving Ljubicic the chance to assert himself.

David Cameron is losing an opportunity to assert himself as leader of a wider European alliance.

For 50 years, Florentino pines for her, consoling himself with meaningless, frantic copulation — until, upon Dr. Urbino's death, he gets a chance to assert his undying love once again.

This retreat gave the government a chance to assert itself.

A lingering personnel question gave Mr. Kelly a chance to assert his position at the top of the West Wing.

The 47-nation conference on nuclear security he wrapped up on Tuesday represented a chance to assert proactive leadership rather than simply showing that he is not George W. Bush.

Last weekend's two-game sweep of the Yankees was supposed to be a launching point for the Mets, a chance to assert themselves in the National League East.

I don't see this game as being a chance to assert myself or look at it as an individual battle.