Sentence examples for assert his authority from inspiring English sources

McDougall attempted to assert his authority by authorizing Dennis to raise a contingent of armed men, but the Anglophone settlers largely ignored this call to arms.

It also helped Page assert his authority.

But Schmidt has done little to assert his authority.

And he likes to assert his authority in unpleasant ways.

Rebus's attempts to assert his authority go unheeded.

Mr. Ahmadinejad now appears to be making another move to assert his authority.

But there are early signs of unusual animation.Mr Jonathan was quick to assert his authority.

Arriving shortly after Garnier had been killed in battle, Philastre was able to assert his authority.

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has proved unwilling or unable to assert his authority, remaining uncharacteristically silent.

The Cayman office, however, was another attempt by Webb to assert his authority.

"Previously a word, a glance, was enough to assert his authority and explain what he wanted.