Sentence examples for attempts to keep a from inspiring English sources

However the state's attempts to keep a lid on these allegations are coming under strain.

But in its attempts to keep a lid on Russian politics, it likes to maintain parties of all shades and sizes.

Howe attempts to keep a low profile to avoid potential controversy, but he has not been so successful in New York.

Semenya attempts to keep a hostile world at bay so it is possible she had not followed the Cas ruling closely.

Since then, China has become an economic superpower and the Communist Party has tightened its grip on power and attempts to keep a lid on the story have been partially successful.

The Democrats charge that the Republicans play the same campaign-financing tunes, and that the congressional hearings are cynical attempts to keep a Republican hold on Congress during a popular Democratic presidency.

There will be attempts to keep an eye on the Presidential campaign — the Democrats, too, are looking for billionaires — but there are many races at every level, and a lot of money to distort them.

"The Newsroom" (premiering June 24 on HBO) follows fiction cable news anchor Will McAvoy (Daniels) as he attempts to keep an even temper during his nightly program.

Hamilton was understandably downbeat on the podium, but attempted to keep a lid on his emotions.

Fellow guest Rod Stewart attempted to keep a straight face while The One Show host Alex Jones grimaced.

The question people were asking then was a natural one – why attempt to keep a dead language alive?