Robinson compared Jacob's struggle to that faced by many transgender people, who struggle to fit in and "boldly demand of God a blessing".
The Ecclesiastical Antiquities in Devon (1840) noted that the church had "little to recommend it … its whole interior being but 51 feet in length" but to today's eye, the ancient, rugged structure with its steep-pitched roofs stands up boldly and demands respect.
Since his debut album Mr. West has boldly asserted his primacy, demanding that others — critics, award shows, other artists — fall in line.
They are treating loved ones like catalogs or department stores, brandishing lengthy wish lists, demanding gift cards or boldly asking for cash.
In Mosul, ISIS's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, climbed the minbar of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri and boldly declared himself the new caliph, demanding the fealty of Muslims everywhere.
In Iran, reformers have boldly challenged the Khomeini legacy by demanding that clerics accept truly free elections by giving up their power to disqualify candidates for the coming parliamentary vote.
This is a tough piece, boldly scored for a large orchestra, alternately demanding playing of gnashing power, scampering brio and sly delicacy.
Scott Stringer, the Manhattan borough president, sent letters to Jets and Giants executives on Thursday asking that they end their negotiations with Allianz, and to Goldberg, demanding that the authority "act boldly" to spurn any ties with Allianz.
Clark boldly reclaims American Christianity for the left, depicting a demanding faith of radical humanism, without pious displays or moralistic dogma, in service to love.
