Sentence examples for power weakening from inspiring English sources

But he has governed with aggressive tactics that critics say undermine democracy by expanding presidential power; weakening the independence of the courts; and lashing out often at perceived enemies, including political opponents, the media and, at times, the United States.

Chrysalis has been usurping Shining Armor's power, weakening the shield to allow her Changeling army to invade Canterlot and take over Equestria, desiring to feed her armies off the love spread throughout the land.

Last year's elections upended the school board's balance of power, weakening the unions' influence and empowering a four-person majority elected with the backing of wealthy charter school supporters.

But DeWit see the utilities' power weakening.

But now, with government and corporate budgets squeezed by the economic downturn and demand for solar power weakening, those subsidies are on their way out.

He said: "We believe the fundamentals for house buyers will progressively deteriorate during 2017 with consumers' purchasing power weakening markedly and the labour market likely softening.

In Germany, Otto IV's power weakened considerably.

5) As Thatcher's power weakened she quarrelled with key allies such as Geoffrey Howe and Nigel Lawson over Europe.

First-past-the-post concentrates power, weakens parliament and marginalises minorities.

If centralized government weakens community networks, then concentrated corporate power weakens the networks of entrepreneurs and tradesmen.

Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's grip on power weakened surprisingly fast as rebels marched into the city.