As a result, the veil became a mechanism for making their presence felt publicly and gaining credibility within religious debates.

Far from endorsing Japanese lack of sensitivity, active Western political engagement for its own credibility in Asia must convey that Japan s future depends on gaining the trust of the region.

But several emerging trends, unobserved or noted only in isolation, have greatly altered the balance of power between the CCP and Chinese society, with the former losing credibility and control and the latter gaining strength and confidence.

Nationalist parties are gaining ground.

The arguments are gaining acceptance.

The once oppressed Kurds are gaining ground.

The euro is gaining ground for several reasons.

D. Money is the key to gaining power

The Security Council s Credibility Test

Credibility of int'l system tested.

Fifa s declining accountability and credibility

Indeed, regional free trade agreements are gaining momentum worldwide.

That's how much extra energy Earth is gaining each day.

The city is gaining popularity as a major tourist destination.

The young are born blind, gaining sight after two weeks.

Upon gaining power, he began consolidating control over northern Sumatra.

This process is gaining momentum, the Conference is being enlarged.

As a result, carpooling is gaining prevalence in cities like Berlin.

In African medicine, Chinese herbs and pharmaceuticals are quietly gaining share.

For these and other reasons, Brazil is gaining the world s attention.

Challenges include gaining more political support, increasing transparency and expanding knowledge.

The ECB s credibility is on the line.

Sadly I used to work in a place which I thought had credibility but its credibility is based on a despicable political stance.

In addition, where national adjudication systems are weak or lack credibility, having independent outside experts address major complaints can help provide that credibility.

Romania fears the fallout from Kosovo s unilaterally gaining independence on neighboring Moldova.

At that time, Assange was just gaining visibility outside the tech community.

No wonder that fringe political movements are gaining traction throughout the eurozone.

Upon gaining 75 pass marks, they can proceed to the next level.

These various technological innovations are all gaining commercial success at differing rates.

Moreover, gender budgeting was gaining importance in many States of the region.

The European Central Bank also lost its credibility.

Simple propaganda lacks credibility and thus is counterproductive.

The credibility associated with a simple rule disappeared.

Effectiveness and credibility depended on concrete development results.

A question of credibility responding to unfounded criticism

Gaining a better appreciation of the financial linkages between countries is also important.

Throughout the periphery, populist parties of the left and right are gaining ground.

Concerns about free trade similar to Sarkozy s are gaining strength around the world.

Racism and extreme right wing activities existed and were gaining ground in Europe.

Cuban musicians have been prevented from gaining access to the United States market.

Unfortunately, the process lacks the necessary transparency and credibility.

The credibility of the United Nations is at stake.

The Treaty must be strengthened and its credibility improved.

A diffuse anxiety is gaining ground. People feel uneasy and worried, especially when traveling.

Musharraf backed the military s opposition to this reform, gaining some gratitude from military commanders.