Sentence examples similar to a prolonged rule from inspiring English sources

Machismo and prolonged rule are, of course, two defining aspects of the caudillo — the strong-arm, charismatic dictator whose successive incarnations, from Facundo Quiroga to Fidel Castro, have been the bane of Latin American political life.

"The court's decision to deny this last-minute attempt to prolong rules that so flagrantly undermine the public interest in real competition, job creation and investment is the right move for consumers and the nations economy," said Walter B. McCormick Jr., president of the United States Telecom Association, the main trade group for the Bells.

'It is going to create a logistical nightmare in getting this offensive going.' The conditions will rule out a prolonged ground battle with Taliban fighters and will shift the emphasis of the campaign onto short ground operations backed by air strikes.

A prolonged silence ensues.

He lapses into a prolonged silence.

Early signs suggest a prolonged fight.

A prolonged silence ensued at the end of the line.

A prolonged strike, Mr. Olson said, might only speed the process.

Geez...we were always warning about a prolonged rain threat.

There was a prolonged silence.

Sacha and you have a prolonged kiss in this movie.