Sentence examples for weakened stance from inspiring English sources

Concerned about a possible schism in the party that could lead to a heated primary, split electorate, and weakened stance, high-ranking members of the party backed Gillibrand and requested major opponents to decline to run.

A straw man argument is one in which someone misrepresents an opponent's stances, then attacks the weakened position instead of the real one.

Syriza's abject failure in garnering alternative funds – from the Russians in particular – has further weakened Athens' stance.

Instead, the Tories lost 13 seats in yet another shocking turn of events, leaving the United Kingdom with a hung parliament and weakened negotiating stance.

"Western countries have found some excuse to prepare the ground to weaken the stance of Syria in further talks," Mr Rohani said.

Mrs. Thatcher let Mr. Haig know that she was "dismayed" by Reagan's attitude and the "constant pressure to weaken our stance".

The abortion issue continues to present potential problems for the Republican Party, with Alan Keyes, a presidential candidate, considering leaving the party if it weakens its stance against abortion.

"This proposal will only confuse and weaken the stance by the Palestinians and the Arabs," said Wahid Abdel Maguid, vice president of Al Ahram Center for Strategic Studies in Cairo, adding that he worried that any attempt to appease Israel now might strengthen the political fortunes of Ariel Sharon, the Israeli prime minister.

Error of judgement which weakens FA stance against Fifa".

Conservative MPs have accused the PM of weakening the stance he took last year when he vetoed EU treaty change.

Ian Watmore, former chief executive of the Football Association, tweeted he thought Dyke had shown an "error of judgement which weakens FA stance against Fifa".