Sentence examples for on the powerful from inspiring English sources
The Land League worked this way and took on the powerful Anglo-Irish aristocracy and won.
Mr. Parkash said these changes were proof that the people could take on the powerful and win.
Instead, Mr. Kerry promises to don political armor and take on the "powerful special interests" that he says dominate Washington.
In 1959, Joseph Papp took on the powerful parks commissioner Robert Moses to establish free productions in the park.
Middle-aged men, many women and the elderly are routinely put on the powerful drugs to lower high cholesterol.
Mr. Calderón has said he plans to take on the powerful interests he says are shackling Mexico's development.
Neither is afraid of taking on the powerful, the rich, the elite.
Why don't you take on the powerful and punch them in the face (politically)?
"Anita Hill, you showed us all that we must never be afraid to take on the powerful.
It is based on the powerful but irrational impulse of envy an envy of American wealth, power, success and determination.
He fairly apportioned coveted spots on the powerful committees.
