Sentence examples for sustain troops from inspiring English sources

It sought to balance a Democratic desire to keep money flowing to sustain troops overseas with a demand for conditions on the administration's use of those funds.

Throughout the kingdom the only force for preserving unity remained the church, but the bishops approved the secularization of much monastic land to sustain troops who could counter the threat of external foes, thus further strengthening the power of the dukes.

Thom Shanker of The Times reported that Pentagon supporters argue that the proposal, which envisions consolidating Army forces in Afghanistan with those in Iraq, would simplify planning for future troop rotations and make it easier for each branch to sustain troop levels.

The idea also was based on an assessment that a realignment could allow the Army and the Marines each to operate more efficiently in sustaining troop levels for two wars that have put a strain on their forces.

While still under review, its supporters, including some in the Army, argue that a realignment could allow the Army and Marines each to operate more efficiently in sustaining troop levels for two wars that have put a strain on their forces.

Similarly, support for decreasing or removing all troops from Iraq slipped when respondents were asked if they would still support that policy even if it resulted in Iraq becoming a base for terrorists, an argument raised by Mr. Bush in calling for a sustained troop presence there.

There were no other east-west transportation routes capable of sustaining troop movement on a large scale in the region.

Granted, the health care costs will continue indefinitely, while the United States cannot sustain 100,000 troops in Afghanistan for many years.

General S. Padmanabhan said he was confident he could sustain his troops' morale even if India's military buildup lasted a long time.

The Belgian Ambassador proposed that NATO may need to prioritize ANA training as ISAF's number one priority in coming months (Note: Belgium stood in the way last week of enabling the ANA Trust Fund to expand its mandate to accept national contributions to sustain ANA troops. End note).

The Japanese continued to experience problems in delivering sufficient supplies to sustain their troops on Guadalcanal.