The government's official stance was dedication to maintaining a blue-water navy, primarily in order to defend the nation and contribute to regional security.
The leadership's stance contributed to the relatively moderate political dimension of social protest in October.
Additionally, his pro-government stance contributed to the his somewhat rising unpopularity.
A momentary stance and 17th-century costume suggest Velazquez and also contribute to a theatrical quality.
In addition, Begbie's notorious anti-Boer stance contributed to pushing many Italians towards the Boer side.
And this diffident stance probably contributed to Mr. Ford's hairbreadth loss to Jimmy Carter.
Our group's coordinated stance has contributed towards this acceptable result.
(Broad Crucifixionlike gestures and stances contribute to this effect.)
His stance, though, has sometimes contributed to diplomatic tensions with the Bush administration, which has consistently taken a more skeptical approach to North Korea.
The administration's stance toward the Savings and Loan industry contributed to the savings and loan crisis.