Which preposition to use with ascendencies

of Occurrences 92%

With the ascendency of Lavalle came the inaugurationand, alas!

over Occurrences 70%

From this period nothing has ever affected their freedom and absolute independence, which they now enjoy in the most unlimited sense, in spite of the repeated efforts of the house of Austria to recover some degree of ascendency over them.

in Occurrences 32%

By confession of all historians, she alone saved the city for the Fronde, and, for the moment, secured that party the ascendency in the nation.

at Occurrences 6%

But there was really no hope of the Huguenots gaining a political ascendency at any time; they composed but a third part of the nation; their only hope was to secure their religious liberties.

with Occurrences 3%

The other tribes have become identified with their rulers in religion, and it is thought that by this circumstance alone has Spain been able to maintain the ascendency with so small a number, over such a numerous, intelligent, and energetic race as they are represented to be.

by Occurrences 2%

So long as he could preserve his terrible ascendency by the force of the fear which he inspired, he was secure; but the single defeat, or the doubtful issue of a solitary struggle, might reduce the potent charm of his unvanquished power.

to Occurrences 2%

You say:"In common with other well-wishers of India, the Committee look forward to a time when the development of a true spirit of compromise, or the fusion of the races, may make principles indicated by his Lordship capable of practical application without sacrificing the interests of any of the nationalities, or giving political ascendency to one to the disadvantage of the others.

on Occurrences 2%

Captain Chauncey was able, however, to establish an ascendency on that important theater, and to prove by the manner in which he effected everything possible that opportunities only were wanted for a more shining di

between Occurrences 2%

With the struggle for ascendency between these political parties, the public services of Hamilton closed.

among Occurrences 2%

The patriotic party had the ascendency among the citizens; it was resolved to allow the opposition to negotiate for peace, and meanwhile to prepare for a last and decisive effort.

throughout Occurrences 1%

Had this Order continued to exist it might have gained an educational ascendency throughout Europe which even the strong wave of the Reformation would have found it hard to overcome.

during Occurrences 1%

Just as many a stream will be at its smoothest, will look most tranquil, running deep and strong, at the very verge of a cataract, so all that is most conservative in man seemed settling quietly into a serene ascendency during these latter days.

for Occurrences 1%

But Cinna probably died as he lived, a brave man, and one who could not have held ascendency for so long, and over men like Sertorius, had he not been an able as well as a brave man.

under Occurrences 1%

Regaining ascendency under Cromwell, they again suffered at the Restoration; but political disabilities then imposed have gradually been removed, and now they are the most vigorous Dissenting body in England.

until Occurrences 1%

Under Cyrus they became the ascendent power in Asia, and maintained their ascendency until their conquest by Alexander.

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