Its chairman, Gavyn Davies, was determined to assert the Beeb's independence.
Analysts said that Mr. Tusk was determined to assert control over the armed services.
Yet, whereas Frederick was willing to trade away some of his authority in Germany, he was determined to assert imperial rights in northern Italy.
Both the cabinet and the Chamber were determined to assert greater control over the war effort, so that the high command's authority was steadily whittled away.
Edward, however, was winning many friends (especially in London) by his comeliness and charm and was determined to assert his independence.
Juventus say they have no intention of selling their top players and are determined to assert themselves as a major force in Europe next season after wrapping a fifth successive Serie A title.
Either they were determined to assert their authority at any cost, the occasion got to them, or they had a private bet among themselves about who could play the most inappropriate attacking shot.
What I do know is that I almost never see two cars lurching into the middle of the intersection as if both were determined to assert their right of way.
County had struggled to get going in the first 45 minutes in the previous week and they were determined to assert themselves earlier this time.
