Sentence examples for to cede power from inspiring English sources

At times the SCAF has seemed reluctant to cede power.

And Mr Osborne had trouble persuading central departments to cede power to regional cities.

The main dispute: How to persuade Mr. Qaddafi to cede power.

The president is reluctant to cede power to what he calls an "oligarchy" in Santa Cruz.

Gbagbo, who had repeatedly forced postponement of the poll, refused to cede power, alleging fraud.

But while he empowered, he then didn't want to cede power.

But despite worldwide condemnation of Mr. Zelaya's removal, Mr. Micheletti has refused to cede power.

There is a bipartisan reflex on the part of both parties to cede power to presidents of both parties.

The military's unwillingness to cede power and allow a genuinely democratic government has been clear for months.

But the Ruhr is split into 53 municipalities, many of them reluctant to cede power or share resources.

"Will our political class be prepared to cede power to our districts and town halls?" asks one.