She was under house arrest when her opposition party won a 1990 poll, but the military regime did not allow it to take power.

"And very frankly I doubt the present regime will allow you to do much about dragons."

It was only because of his great popularity that the regime allowed him to continue to appear in films.

But the regime allows the church itself considerable freedom, perhaps as a kind of safety valve.

I doubt that the current regime would allow a political party to form.

The new Soviet regime did not allow the church to be rebuilt and the congregation was forced to close.

We will need them in place when a more moderate regime allows us to resume full cooperation.

Will another similar number have to die before the military regime allows the aid agencies in?

This transitional regime will allow more time for the right infrastructure and staff to be in place.