Sentence examples for been seeking to assert from inspiring English sources
While Indonesia is not a party to the South China Sea island disputes, Vietnam has been seeking to assert its claims against China's growing encroachment.
They say they trust neither Mr. Nujaifi nor the central government in Baghdad, led by Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, which has been seeking to assert its authority in northern Iraq at the expense of the Kurds.
At a time when Russia has been seeking to assert its political and economic clout in the Balkans and the Caucasus, Mr. Gates's presence served to reinforce American intentions in the region.
Activists are seeking to assert indigenous treaty rights, which they say the government and the oil company have violated.
Mr. Abbas's cabinet meets weekly without Mr. Arafat, and the new government is seeking to assert its authority.
Others said the famously contrarian Mr. Klaus was seeking to assert his power and grab the spotlight.
But Mr. DeSantis — a relative unknown before this even to those in his own party, though he served three terms in Congress — is seeking to assert his independence.
Mr Hughes's remarks infuriated Sir Menzies, who is seeking to assert his authority following some indifferent performances at prime minister's questions.
An interim government led by a tough, militarily-connected man chosen by the UN with America's approval is seeking to assert itself even before the Americans formally hand over political power at the end of this month.
Qaeda allies in North Africa, Somalia and Yemen are seeking to assert more influence after the death of Osama bin Laden and the diminished role of Al Qaeda's remaining top leadership in Pakistan.
Both the movement and Palin have been branded, and ridiculed by commentators and politicians, as hollow and devoid of any substance; both are seeking to assert themselves as legitimate political forces.
