Sentence examples for powers describing from inspiring English sources

In a speech, Mr Clegg rebuked those calling for "repatriation" of powers, describing this as a "false promise wrapped in a union jack".

A sequence that tours a circus shows Young's early command of his powers, describing "a still bull/ elephant brought/ and tamed from/ the plains of greyest// Africa…/ acrobats with flesh/ colored costumes lying// beneath his harmless dark/ foot".

The major powers described Iran's proposal as "an important contribution," suggesting that they would respond with a counterproposal.

France's constitutional council, with minor tweaks, approved the increased surveillance powers in July – powers described by the UN as "excessively broad".

"Cease and desist, effective immediately, mandates that are beyond the scope of these constitutionally delegated powers," reads the resolution passed here in Idaho, referring to powers described in the Tenth Amendment.

This effectively negated the relinquishment of British powers described elsewhere in the document, but the Southern Rhodesians did not initially notice it.

1) The hero is better than the other people in the film, not because he possesses more of the kind of powers described above, but because he possesses higher principles.

This book examines the British and German approach to naval air power, describing the creation and development of the two naval air service organizations and doctrine.

The clever, enigmatic lyrics get at the reclusive Chilton's mysterious power, describing him, at one point, as an "invisible man who can sing in a visible voice".

Ed Davey, the energy secretary - who could take the planning decision before the general election - told the BBC he was "very excited by the prospect of tidal power", describing it as "really useful".

In a front page election leader today the Express calls on its readers to return Tony Blair to power, describing him as the only leader capable of turning the country into a better place.