The step took him closer to the edge of insanity, which paradoxically lent force to his crusade.

Hearing the two on consecutive nights, therefore, lends force to the allegation that all early Rossini operas sound alike.

Mr. Jiang, in contrast, is expected as party leader to lend symbolic force to the improving relations.

He uses aphoristic and figurative language, it is intentionally made striking to lend force to his damnation.

In the late 90's, a boom in corporate spending, especially for computers and software, lent force to an already strong economy.

Commotion broke out ahead of them to lend force to his words: voices shouting, a woman shrieking, the sound of a sudden blow.

Then with new and sinister meaning the harmony changed as deep basses lent new force to the old theme.

He cut again, anger lending his arm fresh force.

Mr. Sekimoto lent great influence and force to the chairman's job, which is typically a largely ceremonial role here while decision-making resides with the president.

Now the Commission and the Council must also lend force to these words.