Sentence examples for expanding power from inspiring English sources

In 1389, the Serbian empire was crushed there by the expanding power of the Ottoman Turks.

But the sentiment sounds ominous to those who fear the expanding power of corporations in politics and policy.

The difference is that in 1890 Russia was the expanding power, pressing its advantage against a China in disarray.

Eick said the bill was in keeping with the group's broader philosophy of expanding power to the states.

In the political sphere, Alfonso maintained Ferrara against the expanding power of the papacy by allying himself with France.

In some places, such as the South China Sea, the nation's expanding power poses a real threat.

Incumbent presidents generally approach constitution-making with the idea of expanding powers of the presidency.

Some Republican Congressional leaders have hinted that they want to introduce legislation expanding powers granted under the act.

"Kobach is all about expanding powers," Mah told HuffPost.

He brushed aside criticisms that the bill adds no new oversight while vastly expanding CSIS' powers.

The provincially owned electric power utility vigorously expanded power generation in the 20th century.