So the trend towards convergence was asserting itself.
The church was asserting its power through art and architecture.
She was asserting a distinction between personal authenticity and emotional exhibitionism.
By making this request, Japan was asserting sovereignty over the Ryukyus (and acknowledging Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan).
Now, in the court brief, the Justice Department was asserting a power to wiretap without first obtaining a warrant.
In escaping the lenses, she was asserting her determination, perhaps her right, to be a Subject rather than an Object.
In sum, the power of the military, high and low, was asserting itself against that of the civilians.
Officials also said it was not clear if Mr. Hamdi was asserting any legal rights as an American.
Nature was asserting herself on this land that had been temporarily disfigured by greens and sand traps and portable toilets.
Colour television was asserting itself and the golden age of the colour magazine was at an end.
William had died, and the German was asserting his imperial claim to the shakily held Sicilian throne.
