Sentence examples for opposing threat from inspiring English sources

This turn of events was highly unpopular among local Greeks, who decided to declare their independence and secure the region against any opposing threat.

The five permanent members are still discussing the wording of a resolution, with Russia opposing threats of force against Syria.

We need to oppose threats to liberty wherever they appear, and this is especially true when it is the liberties of those who do not share our worldviews, our values or our lifestyles.

"We are opposing any threat to individual MPs.

"Anytime you can have another opposing offensive threat on the court, it's going to help us," Stoudemire said of Chandler.

I think they feel a lot better that their actions now are against genuine threats, as opposed to threats against the regime," meaning Hussein's government.

The UDI opposes any threat to General Pinochet and his legacy.

Ismāʿīl rushed from his campaigns in Central Asia to oppose the threat to his capital at Tabrīz.

Other former rebel groups were mobilising their own youth units to oppose the threat, according to the ICG.

"We oppose the threat or use of force by any party to advance its claim," Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said after the meeting Monday in Washington.

When asked if Ed Miliband should oppose the threat of industrial action by the unions that backed him to become party leader, Hutton said "of course".