Translations for „empire-building“ in the English » German Dictionary

ˈem·pire-build·ing N no pl

1. empire-building (strengthening of a state):

empire-building

Aufbau m eines Staatsgebildes

2. empire-building fig (strengthening of own power):

empire-building

tätiges Streben nach Machtzuwachs

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English

It is another reminder that the era of empire-building in the mining world is over.

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There's a culture of resistance, a culture of internal empire-building, so these guys are going to push back at everything.

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Is it a risk, then, that nation-states will see this as an invitation to go empire-building in space instead?

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It was a triumph of idealism and empire-building over prudence and reason.

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His diary had changed from a story about doubts and hopes to a catalog of hard-nosed empire-building.

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All that's missing is a photo of the author in a pair of authentic empire-building khaki shorts.

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The latest initiative, a $1.2 million community hub, is drawing some flak and is perhaps being seen as localised empire-building.

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For instance, is the aforementioned business plan, with all its exalted aims and empire-building contingencies, truly the most appropriate method of channelling imagination?

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Highland regiments with kilts and claymores also played a prominent role in empire-building throughout the 19th century.

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We have the will for empire-building.

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