Sentence examples for of retaining power from inspiring English sources

A credible peace agreement, even a partial one, would substantially improve One Israel's chances of retaining power.

This means that Mr Berlusconi, for all his economic bungling, still has a chance of retaining power.

The Tories' only realistic hope of retaining power appears to be another coalition with the Lib Dems, which Mr Clegg also wants.

No issue looms as large over his chances of retaining power as slowing the record number of rickety boats attempting the perilous crossing between the two countries.

Its chances of retaining power in state elections in 18 months' time look increasingly uncertain, which may account in part for its increasing racism.

To be sure of retaining power, the UNC needs to keep all its present seats on Trinidad and win both of the opposition-held marginals.Suspicions run high.

Goldman Sachs, whose building downtown was one of the few to retain power because of its powerful backup generator, told employees that its downtown headquarters would be closed on Tuesday.

The Movement for Democratic Change had long complained that Mr. Zuma's predecessor, Thabo Mbeki, had favored Mr. Mugabe and never publicly challenged his use of violence to retain power.

The official announcement said that Karimov, one of the last Soviet-era strongmen to retain power, died of a stroke Friday at the age of 78.

As a result of his failures to retain power, Nasir al-Dawla declined in influence and prestige.

The election of 1967 saw Congress retaining power with a reduced majority.