Sentence examples for encroachments by from inspiring English sources

The independent-minded Kasaians may not welcome encroachments by anybody.

It says it needs such scale to haggle with ever-expanding retailers like Wal-Mart and to guard against encroachments by competitors.

The tribes had endured or made their peace with Hussein but they were also more secular than the Baghdad parties and very apprehensive about encroachments by the Iranians.

The commune was able to remain independent despite encroachments by neighbouring bishops and lords, largely because of its isolation and its mountain fortresses.

The son of a Scottish lord, Maitland signed the Solemn League and Covenant (1643), pledging to protect Scottish Presbyterianism against encroachments by England's King Charles I.

Hong Kong, classified as a special administrative region of China, governs itself in most areas, although pro-democracy activists here are wary of encroachments by Beijing on human rights and free speech.

And they provide a hedge in Afghanistan against any encroachment by Pakistan's chief rival, India.

The Dutch repeatedly declared their interest in New Guinea, mainly when fearing encroachment by the British.

The Yemeni authorities have fought a long campaign against encroachment by Qaeda militants.

Close to 85percentt of the parks studied were holding their own against encroachment by agriculture.

Initially, it is in these areas where further encroachment by private firms might occur.