Sentence examples for assent against from inspiring English sources

Germany insisted on the 'stability pact' - the monetary union rulebook - as the price of its assent against tough resistance from Italy and France.

829 842) sent an embassy to Abd ar-Rahman II of Córdoba proposing a joint action against the Andalusian exiles, but beyond Abd ar-Rahman giving his assent to any Byzantine action against Crete, this came to nothing.

Understandably, the activists who had risked their reputations on Dreyfus's vindication argued against assenting to an amnesty, and for continuing to appeal the case, despite the risk of further imprisonment.

But this process will be incomplete if Congress shirks the two fundamental questions it must ultimately face: Can the Bush administration unilaterally decide when to go to war against Iraq without seeking the assent of Congress?

Rob nods in assent.

Many nodded in assent.

Everyone clapped in assent.

" 'Answer Me!' " Assent!

She nodded her assent.

He nodded his assent.

(Murmurs of assent).