Some Indian Muslims feared the Hindu majority that would gain political ascendance after independence.

Historically, every time Western influence has gained ascendance in China, a revivalist wave of traditional culture has followed.

Reeve shook his head, anger for his son's truancy gaining ascendance over his fear for his safety.

Of late, Islam has been embraced by a growing minority as a means to political ends considering the fact that the local Malay minority has gained political ascendance in recent years.

The phones are aimed at the more expensive end of the market and are optimized to work on high-speed third-generation wireless networks, currently popular in Europe and Asia and gaining ascendance here.

During the Vedic period, both Vishnu and Shiva (as identified with Rudra) played relatively minor roles, but by the time of the Brahmanas (c. 1000 - 700 BC), both were gaining ascendance.

The telephones chirped like crickets, and different voices occasionally gained ascendance.

Although their names were mentioned in the Vedas, both Vishnu and Shiva played relatively minor roles, but by the time of the Brahmanas,(the commentaries on the four Vedas), both were gaining ascendance.

The USAF, with Teller pushing its program, gained ascendance in the Republican-controlled administration following the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower as president in 1952.

He had waited impatiently, hoping that he would be guided again to Toranaga, planning what to say and what to reveal, how to outwit Father Alvito and how to gain ascendance over him.