Powers uses the same logic in essays on Iran-Contra, effectively weakening arguments that Ronald Reagan was ignorant of the machinations of William Casey, his director of central intelligence.

However, though recently pledged to support Edward, it is interesting to note that Robert the Bruce sent a letter to the monks at Melrose Abbey in March 1302 which effectively weakened his usefulness to the English king.

The violent bout of vomiting had shocked my system and broken my concentration, effectively weakening my defenses against otherworldly interference.

It is often used with Freezer Storm, due to the fact that the drastic changes of temperature can effectively weaken the enemy's armor.

However, in recent years, the Texas Supreme Court has been limiting employer duties to maintain employee safety, effectively weakening the ability of injured employees to pursue remedies against negligent employers.

The Patriot Act imbued these agencies with unprecedented autonomy, and effectively weakened many of the regulations that previously precluded widespread use of covert, domestic surveillance.

Acting in the wake of a 2001 Supreme Court ruling, the Environmental Protection Agency issued "guidance" that effectively weakened longstanding protections for isolated wetlands and small streams.

The international community and civil society in Cambodia have criticised previous versions of the law as having a restrictive effect on civil society, effectively weakening citizen accountability for poverty-focused efforts.

Estrangement was also helped along by the German invasions in the West, which effectively weakened contacts.

This will effectively weaken the muscle for a period of three to four months.