Sentence examples for concerned to assert from inspiring English sources

Above all, he was concerned to assert and maintain the complete independence of his country and in it the exclusive supremacy of Islam.

Many voters are concerned about the environmental repercussions of such measures, and Mr. Bush sought both to address those concerns and to assert that energy problems were long in the making and would be long in the solving.

Still, Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris have enabled lawmakers concerned about encryption to assert their views more forcefully.

He said he could give little information concerning the results, except to assert that he had found no substantial links between the military and the death of Digna Ochoa.

The Iraqi government's forceful moves to assert authority have concerned some American officers, though senior American officials insisted that cooperation had improved.

In doing so, he has used the largest bully pulpit in the nation to assert that concern for children is a reason to support, rather than to oppose, same-sex marriage.

For example, two studies 7 35 found men were likely to assert health concerns when talking about weight loss.

As cities grow more dense, residents will begin to assert their NIMBYish concerns and housing supply will be restricted, causing prices to rise.

The move by the European Parliament was partly a bid to assert new powers to decide issues concerning European security jointly with E.U. governments.

The move by Parliament was partly a bid to assert new powers to decide issues concerning European security jointly with E.U. governments.

Athenians struggled to assert their pride despite their concerns about preparations and security.