Sentence examples for powers strengthening from inspiring English sources

As happens on most national letter of intent signing days, it was a case of the perennial powers strengthening their hands.

Tackling corruption, ending oligarchic control of the national economy, releasing political prisoners, limiting presidential powers, strengthening parliament, democratising and opening up the peace process with Armenia are some of the key measures we are proposing.

And as shown by the arrest of Mr Gómez, the situation is even worse among the police, where corruption remains endemic, training for senior officers is lacking and pay for junior ones is often pitiful.Solving these problems will require an achievement far beyond Mr Castresana's powers: strengthening the weak Guatemalan state.

May went on to describe the aim of the bill as being to draft a new law "consolidating and updating our investigatory powers, strengthening the safeguards and establishing a world leading oversight regime".

Hu Jintao, the new Chinese leader, seems almost certain to pursue the reconciliation in the near term as he focuses on consolidating his power, strengthening the Chinese economy and managing increasingly divisive social issues.

As Vladimir Putin's grip on power strengthened, Nemtsov's weakened.

Trying such cases and sometimes questioning executive power strengthens their commitment to democratic values.

Mandelson is said to be in despair about many aspects of the government's performance but he knows an opportunity when he sees one, and he is likely to emerge from the reshuffle with his power strengthened.

A boycott that, beyond its David vs Goliath political consumer power, strengthened a city and aided its battle for truth and justice.

The Senate resumes debate today on the Wall Street reform bill, having late last Thursday rejected probably the most important measure proposed to reduce Wall Street power, strengthen financial stability and fortify our democracy: breaking up the banks.

The cluster randomised controlled design with high statistical power strengthens our study.