Sentence examples for regain authority over from inspiring English sources
So the government will first try to regain authority over these cities through negotiation rather than warfare.
Following his death the monks of Bath unsuccessfully attempted to regain authority over Wells.
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A panicked Erdoğan government, afraid that it's losing its grip on the country's economy and population, is trying to regain authority over its citizens by systematically attacking them in public.
Thanks largely to the ministrations of Iran and Hezbollah, the Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad is regaining authority in his shattered country with victories over the divided, and increasingly jihadist, rebels.
Aid agencies and the UN are also concerned that Israel will restrict any relaxation to essential humanitarian supplies which, although needed, will not help Gaza's legitimate economy recover and regain its authority over the black market economy of goods smuggled in via tunnels from Egypt.
VIENNA, Sept. 11 — OPEC sought to regain its authority over volatile oil markets Tuesday, agreeing to increase production by 500,000 barrels a day.
The fact that the army, which until Wednesday had remained silent on the matter, rushed to call for "patience" from all the "stakeholders" involved in the dispute has led many to conclude the whole affair was secretly orchestrated by the generals.The military establishment has been anxious to regain its authority over foreign and defence policy, which was once unquestioned.
Michael Bien, a lawyer representing inmates who are against the state in the mental health case, said Friday's ruling undermines the state's bid to regain decision-making authority over the prison population.
The Palestinian Authority is in the best position to advance the cause of peace by regaining its moral authority over Gaza and negotiating a permanent peace settlement with Israel.
Hathaway, a widow once again, regained her complete authority over the island.
