That said, Putin is keeping his options open to join the national plutocrats, in case their position dramatically strengthens.

According to Gorbachev, Western pressure merely strengthens Putin, because in essence his position is very close to the aspirations of the people.

Indeed, the Arab Spring strengthens rather than weakens Turkey s position in the Arab world, and vindicates the new strategic thrust of Turkish foreign policy.

Each strengthens and weakens the other.

Strengthens the function of your heart

This action by the Clinton Administration strengthens the position of the international community in support of the verdict of the ballot box rather than the compulsion of the gun.

No, on the contrary. It only strengthens my resolve.

All of this strengthens the Greek government s negotiating position considerably. Small wonder, then, that Varoufakis and Tsipras are playing for time, refusing to submit a list of meaningful reform proposals.

Indeed, even when problems originate in the US, the dollar strengthens.

With soft power, however, the energy of empowered followers strengthens leaders.

But as the yen strengthens, Japan, too, seems to stop growing.

Rather, it strengthens the sanctions by increasing global support for them.

Their admission strengthens the ideal of the universality of the United Nations.

The admission of Palau assuredly strengthens the universality of the United Nations.

Such risk only strengthens the need to work towards complete nuclear disarmament.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

This lowers stress, increases energy, and strengthens your immune system.

The appointment of an Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs strengthens this confidence.

He said it strengthens the case for utilities to continue to use coal.

On the contrary, shared hardship usually strengthens the ties between citizens and their rulers.

The meeting adopted a revised donor structure that strengthens the role of the Palestinian Authority.

In fact, his handling of the paint strengthens the contrast between the picture's two halves.

UNDP strengthens national capacity to coordinate aid on a variety of levels.

1. To stimulate a life ethic that promotes and strengthens sustainable development.

This instrument strengthens the existing legal arsenal and complements the provisions of conventions to fight terrorism.

(c) Article XIII, the chapter on social justice and human rights further strengthens the same principles.

Extradition furthers international cooperation in criminal justice matters and strengthens domestic law enforcement.

The Protocol strengthens the protection regime for personnel in the field who are subjected to various risks.

Jackknife position Also called the Kraske position.

(v) Intensification of economic and environmental cooperation as economic prosperity promotes and strengthens security.

Strengthens farmers apos organizations in developing countries, promoting stronger links between farmers and researchers.

The draft law strengthens the following competencies of Government agencies dealing with prevention of the financing of terrorism

This strengthens Kate's faith and makes it much harder for Ann to reveal the letter to her.

Sport is a factor in limiting excessive behaviour, in that it strengthens the awareness of human limitations.

Migration increases remittances to rural areas and strengthens market linkages between rural and urban areas.

That said, Putin is keeping his options open to join the national plutocrats, in case their position dramatically strengthens. If he crosses over to their side, he could even become their leader and triumphantly return to the throne that he formally abandoned only recently.

As Japan grows increasingly nervous about China s rise, the case for increasing investment in the other Asian giant strengthens.

By doing so, the Assembly contributes positively to the creation of a better atmosphere in the region and strengthens the position of all those who believe in international legitimacy and the principles of international law and who are effectively seeking a lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Article 35 (The State shall protect the marriage, the family, the mother and the child) strengthens the provisions of Article 25.

While too rapid a rate of immigration can cause social problems, over the long term, immigration strengthens US power.

This demonstration of political will deserves recognition, as it strengthens solidarity, the importance of which I have just indicated.

This generous support encourages us and strengthens our commitment to work with dedication and responsibility in the Security Council.

This strengthens purchasing power and ultimately private consumption. The ECB has fulfilled its mandate for the present and the foreseeable future.

Here's the position.

...here at the north of our position, and here our position.