Sentence examples for increased their power from inspiring English sources

The Taira gradually increased their power until by 1159 they dominated all of Japan.

The arms and especially the hands of Kebara 2 were massively muscled, with proportions that further increased their power.

It is disingenuous to believe that those who have consolidated and increased their power during this administration will willingly give it up.

After Mao's death Wang knew very well that Jiang would settle scores with him if she and her ultra-left colleagues increased their power in the leadership vacuum.

The capital markets have increased their power dramatically with the rise of huge institutional investors and the intensification of shareholder activism.

The Greens' focus on the environment, human rights and social equality has gradually increased their power in the upper house, where they hold 10 seats, as well as gaining their first lower house MP at the 2010 election.

During the 1970s, a series of amendments was passed under popular governors that also increased their powers.

They're organized groups looking to increase their power.

The leaders of political cults, like their religious counterparts, increase their power by fostering paranoia.

"But what's happening now is that they are using their position to increase their power".

Energy companies have long been suspected of acting together to increase their power.