Sentence examples for is trying to assert from inspiring English sources

"Isis is trying to assert itself and the power it has over people living in its territories," he added.

IN FITS and starts, and much too slowly for most of its citizens' liking, the government of Georgia is trying to assert its control over its own territory.

Though the talks are inconclusive so far, journalists and political analysts said the Kremlin is trying to assert control over Russia's three biggest television networks.

Spokesmen for the First Armored Division, which is trying to assert control over the area, could not be reached for comment early Monday.

"It is related to the earlier announcement about breaking news, and it seems the government is trying to assert more and more control".

It's a charming play, but given a slightly over-strenuous production here as if Wright is trying to assert his theatrical credentials.

This man was trying to assert force on me.

There were complicated personalities involved, and I was younger and I was trying to assert myself.

"The court, the military and the executive are trying to assert themselves," he said.

"One reason the riots happened is that powerless people were trying to assert control desperately.

Federal prosecutors may now be trying to assert their independence after that experience.