Sentence examples for maintained their grip from inspiring English sources

Instead, the Murdochs maintained their grip.

The Emirates has largely escaped the upheavals of the Arab spring; the six royal families that make up the federation have maintained their grip on power.

Marc Janko scored with a spectacular overhead kick as Austria maintained their grip on European Championship qualifying Group G with a 1-0 awin win over Russia.

Tottenham Hotspur maintained their grip on this trophy after a thrillingly entertaining victory delivered in a style that sums up Redknapp's reign to date.

After spending the day pinned down by tank and sniper fire, rebel leaders in Zawiyah claimed to have maintained their grip, however tenuous, Reuters reported.

Hull Kingston Rovers maintained their grip on fourth place in the Super League as Michael Dobson won a tale of two halfbacks in a high-scoring match at The Jungle.

European leaders have reportedly been lobbying to maintain their grip on the IMF.

Once again, Robert Mugabe and his cronies are attempting to maintain their grip on power in Zimbabwe.

The Iroquoians understood their positional advantage and engaged in both war and diplomacy to maintain their grip on the region.

But with that political control developed criminal organisations that were key to the parties maintaining their grip on the vote.

Political parties are mostly an incoherent gaggle, which helps the country's traditional political dynasties maintain their grip on power.