The King assessed that sanctions could help weaken the government, but only if they are strong and sustained.

He said that recent inflation and money supply figures did not justify a tightening of policy by raising interest rates, which could help weaken the dollar.

My agreement with you was to let you select domestic targets that help weaken the New Republic's government.

Selling of gasoline futures helped weaken energy prices on New York's Mercantile Exchange.

Years of ignoring these signs help weaken these muscles; being attuned to them will help strengthen them.

That would also help weaken Iran, which enjoyed a windfall from last month's run-up of oil prices before they fell back.

The external criticism helped weaken the regime against its opponents and hastened the onset of political revolution.

None matched the performance of "Millionaire," but they perhaps helped weaken the appeal of the original.

The interests that helped weaken the bill included some of the same forces that had helped water down bills in California and Arizona.

That back head also poses for a picture with the Baltic leaders, which helps weaken Moscow's grip on three captive nations.