Sentence examples for ability to assert control from inspiring English sources

Syria's historic ability to assert control over Lebanon is weakening.

The Eastern Roman Empire, often referred to as the Byzantine Empire after the fall of its western counterpart, had little ability to assert control over the lost western territories.

Third, food insecurity undermined women's ability to assert control over condom use, even in primary relationships.

The need to access food not only made it difficult for women to control the timing of sex, but also compromised their ability to assert control over condom use within these partnerships.

To assert control, the Russians began resettling the region with ethnic Russians and Cossacks.

Analysts said that Mr. Tusk was determined to assert control over the armed services.

When the company tried to assert control, the landowners lost out, and vice versa.

Chinese authorities have also sought to assert control by directly warning some online services.

"One reason the riots happened is that powerless people were trying to assert control desperately.

So far their efforts to assert control have been of little consequence.

A desire to assert control is a common factor among victims of eating disorders.