Sentence examples for understanding of the powers from inspiring English sources

In the introduction of the final book in his trilogy, Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination (1992), Wink sums up his understanding of the powers: "The Powers are good.

Representative Peter T. King, Republican of New York and a member and former chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, expressed such fears, though he said the administration had improved its understanding of the powers holding sway in the rebel movement.

Through his games he has revealed an understanding of the power of enigma.

It is this political understanding of the power at play that sets Object apart.

Translations is a magnificent play, about Britain and Ireland, of surprising compassion and has an Arthur Miller-like understanding of the power of naming.

An understanding of the power of story and ritual is central to the NMPDC's project.

Truth was not alone in her understanding of the power of photography.

What makes him more of an idiot than a villain is his weak understanding of the power he had.

In the grand tradition of the properly posh, Geordie was born 44 years ago with an innate understanding of the power of good connections.

The daughter of a prominent liberal Episcopalian Bishop, Ms Griswold brings to her story a remarkable humility and a deep understanding of the power of faith.

Mr. Pérez said that his government gained a new understanding of the power of public opinion during the furor in the United States over the custody of Elián Gonzalez.