In this position he worked incessantly, attempting broad and liberal reforms which aroused the bitter hostility of the clerical party.

In recent years, Beijing opera has attempted numerous reforms in response to sagging audience numbers.

He is regarded as an able leader who attempted reforms designed to alleviate burdens faced by the peasantry.

The government continued to attempt economic reforms, and the populace became increasingly dissatisfied.

He died resisting an invitation from Beijing to attempt economic reforms that had transformed China, his authoritarian ally.

In the last Zhivkov years, the communist regime attempted other agricultural reforms, including autonomy for the collectives.

Whether they will attempt political reforms may decide how successfully China's internal problems can be resolved.

During the later part of the 18th century, the Commonwealth attempted fundamental internal reforms.

As Alexis de Tocqueville observed long ago, the most dangerous moment for an oppressive old order is when it attempts tentative reforms.

It attempted economic and social reforms, but its programs were blocked by resistance from conservative businessmen and wealthy landowners.