Sentence examples for on provisions from inspiring English sources

There, the pirates took on provisions and more gunmen.

The carrier was taking on provisions from the Rainier and had several helicopters in the air when the Sunshine radioed its distress call.

Now the Republicans are taking on provisions of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, a bipartisan measure that had sailed through the Congress every year until now.

The fleet then proceeded to the Island of Mozambique (northeast of Sofala), in order to take on provisions and make the ships ready for the rough passage around the Cape of Good Hope.

On day one, Trump will lean on provisions of the Patriot Act to block some wire transfers from the US to Mexico, preventing immigrants from sending cash home without proof that they are legal.

Arriving in Dakar at Christmas 1982, we loaded up on provisions and performed the umpteen chores, maintenance, and preparations necessary to live one month at sea.

Maybe they skimped on provisions for people like me.

Mr. Gowdy advised his colleagues on provisions of the Patriot Act before a vote on it.

Mr. Peterson wrung numerous concessions on provisions opposed by agribusinesses and forestry companies.

Mainly, they focused on provisions that attempt to micromanage decisions that legitimately belong to the president.

Tightening the screws on provisions is an important step, but the government may yet need another reform plan.