All open violence against the Senator would strengthen his power.

But as a result of recent problems, foreign financial regulators are now looking at ways to strengthen their power.

The reforms were seen as ways to strengthen the power of the Governor.

She gave herself several key portfolios to strengthen her own power as the country's leader.

The House plan seeks to strengthen the power of political parties.

Let me be clear: these steps will strengthen parliament's power over the executive.

This ruling also strengthened the federal government's power over state governments.

In return, he said, the general sought both to enrich himself and to strengthen his political power.

However, most only supported Enlightenment ideas that strengthened their own power.

The other reason is that Japanese industry has strengthened its competitive power during the period of the lower dollar.