Sentence examples for competing outside from inspiring English sources

Even if Mr. Assad was overthrown, the convulsion could fragment Syria along sectarian and ethnic lines, each faction supported by competing outside powers, said Paul Salem, who runs the Middle East office of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Three issues look especially important: Firstly, major Western investment could open a new chapter in the Central Asian history, making the region more self-sufficient rather than relying on an interplay of competing outside forces.

At the beginning of the week, we broke the news that Uber's board was mulling a few competing outside investments to cash out existing investors, a process that has yet to be resolved.

Balancing competing outside powers to its own benefit was a risky game for the king and remains risky now, but is arguably a canny policy for a small country occupying an increasingly important role in the triangular Great Game between China, Vietnam and the US.

Yet, under the policies governing international sport, he was also prevented from competing outside South Africa.

Unless we are not having fun doing this or have competing outside interests this would not be a first option.

I had never competed outside North America.

The kids compete outside of schools against other schools.

Perez believes she was not allowed to compete outside Cuba for fear she would not return.

Williams wanted the girls to have their childhood and compete outside the pressure cooker of the traditional junior circuit.

Pistorius denies the allegation and is on bail but can compete outside of South Africa before he goes on trial.