The town was subsequently expanded into a powerful regional centre.

Thus Livorno grew from a small fishing-village into a rich and powerful commercial center.

He was a powerful, hard running centre or wing three-quarter.

Yet these cities are no longer mere suburbs either, having become powerful economic centers themselves.

In the 16th century it had an active monastic brotherhood and was a powerful spiritual center.

"But there hasn't been a powerful center of opposition to rally behind."

During the 19th century Sorau had become a powerful industrial center.

Indeed, the powerful black center formed a perfect barrier against attack.

He was leaving behind a powerful center for the advance of science and education in a new green environment.

Like himself, his images stood small and square, with a powerful center.