Sentence examples for debilitating power from inspiring English sources

Although the most recent one, in 2002, passed without incident, earlier such transitions triggered dramatic events: a coup in 1976, debilitating power struggles in 1986-89 and mass unrest in 1989.

The US too has found its hopes dashed after being almost certain that diplomacy would have by now ushered in a power-sharing government to end a debilitating power vacuum.

Although North Korea is widely believed to be past the worst of its catastrophic economic difficulties of the last decade, during which 200,000 people or more died of starvation, the country is still afflicted with debilitating power shortages.

This doesn't sound too bad, but if it happened today, it could debilitate power in urban centers, cut off GPS, and put satellite communications at risk.

Certainly, debilitating problems might require help.

Leetch's absence was once again debilitating for the Rangers' power play.

Despite recent attempts to distance herself from the term, the beauteous Mills became the patron saint of Instagram's clean-eating brigade after curing herself of a debilitating malady via the power of wholefoods.

"Then she goes off to Brandeis and there are all these little rich girls in matching outfits and she doesn't belong," Ms. Carroll said, and Ms. Power suffered debilitating bouts of depression, feeling worthless and suicidal for most of her life.

This year's New York City Marathon, for better or worse, will no doubt be remembered as the one that was held days after Hurricane Sandy roared through the region, debilitating transportation systems, knocking out power to millions of homes and killing dozens.

A lachrymore, or someone who is given to weeping, the Cormorant has the power of causing debilitating and crippling sadness in those he encounters.

Thus, in a time of fear and mistrust, Dodge reminds to not forget to look inward for strength in order that we may keep power away from debilitating traumas that only help spread hate and mistrust.