Sentence examples for assert his prerogative from inspiring English sources

Awkwardly at best, after a quarter-century of relative neglect, Seiji Ozawa began some three years ago to assert his prerogative, as the orchestra's music director, to determine the center's direction.

But although Mr. Douma said he will not hesitate to assert his prerogative as conductor — he intends, for example, to take the piece at a slightly faster clip than many conductors — he and Mr. Johnson separately said they expect little discord on matters of approach.

Mr. Thomas asserted his prerogative to have the measure originate in his committee.

Instead of a decree from Mr. Bremer, a decision to invite the selected Iraqis to serve on the political council of the interim government could be announced, Mr. Pachachi said, "as the result of extensive consultations" without Mr. Bremer's asserting his prerogative.

Baucus had asserted his prerogative that the Senate Finance Committee should take the lead in the Senate's response to the House, which narrowly passed a $154 billion jobs bill in December.

It's my point of view, Fuller responded, asserting his directorial prerogative.

Then, fetching the ark from an obscure retreat, David installed it in his capital, asserting his royal prerogative (and obligation) to build a shrine for the national God and thus at the same time joining the symbols of the dynastic and the national covenants.

Yet as Tieng asserts his new prerogatives, the comedy recedes into the background, as all three wives sense the earth trembling beneath their feet.

Then James asserted his authority.

Yet until a Supreme Court ruling, early next year, Congress's budget would apply; and even if the court backed Mr Fox, the opposition would almost certainly still have the two-thirds majority needed to overturn his veto.Which is why he has little else left to do, besides being seen to assert the prerogatives of his office.

I would try to rebalance the powers with Congress, put pressure on the Congress to assert their prerogative in budgetary and military matters.