Sentences with phrase «bent upon changing»

The question, rather, is whether the Madisonian structure of American government will obstruct him in his strategic purposes as it usually obstructs presidents bent upon changing the order that they inherit.

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Because the indulgence of its aestheticism is in fact against the law, NAMBLA leads a shadowy existence and its membership tends to be secretive, although every once in a while it breaks into public view, causing consternation in the «mainline» gay movement that is bent upon assuring Americans that it wants nothing but tolerance while it is conducting a revolution that will change everything and everyone.

EILEEN FISHER HOME BY GARNET HILL Depending upon on the light and where you're standing, this hand - knotted wool - blend rug changes colors slightly, its silver sheen bending at times toward blue, at other times green.