The Brahmana contributes to the aggrandisement of the.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

The illustrious monarch is bent on his own aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3] Reference

They are all on the same agenda: denial and self-aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference

Every baron fought for his own land and for his own aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [With the British Army in The Holy Land] Reference

Kshatriya, and the Kshatriya to the aggrandisement of the Brahmana.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Karna, even as Purandara slew Vritra for his own aggrandisement. "'".    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

It was a great and patriotic task -- no less than the aggrandisement of.    From Wordnik.com.  [Heroes of Modern Europe] Reference

On the contrary, the principal aim of the French cabinet was aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference

It is not an opportunity for self aggrandisement, but for service of the led.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Today] Reference

She was working and planning again for Maurice's happiness and aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance] Reference

Beholding our aggrandisement, Duryodhana became colourless, pale and emaciated.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Is not the public good sacrificed to self-aggrandisement and individual interest.    From Wordnik.com.  [An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa] Reference

An honourable man who would not exaggerate for self aggrandisement, was his conclusion.    From Wordnik.com.  [Smoking Guns and the Morality of Parliamentary Privilege] Reference

Is this another compromise to barter the liberties of the country for personal aggrandisement?.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus] Reference

She entertained visionary projects of aggrandisement, and was met by the derision of the world.    From Wordnik.com.  [Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century] Reference

The aggrandisement of Austria, founded on the ruins of Jacobinism, I contend, Sir, to be a truly.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838] Reference

I'd call it incipient megalomania because he's spending far beyond sanity on self-aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Come To Grief]

Thou shouldst, to the best of thy power, aggrandise him as thou winnest aggrandisement for thyself.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Britain, since they "do not pay" in tangible pelf, in self - aggrandisement, or in dazzling prestige.    From Wordnik.com.  [West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas] Reference

He allied himself closely with Francesco dei Pazzi, who was anxious for the aggrandisement of his own family.    From Wordnik.com.  [Heroes of Modern Europe] Reference

Its effect has been the aggrandisement and enrichment of the papal priesthood and the subjection of the people.    From Wordnik.com.  [Exposition of the Apostles Creed] Reference

This is a grave responsibility, for if these powers are used for self-aggrandisement the results are disastrous.    From Wordnik.com.  [Within You is the Power] Reference

That urban sprawl never had a mayor until Livingstone spotted a "need" aka "job and self-aggrandisement" opportunity.    From Wordnik.com.  [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference

Jim for his gentlemanly polish and his aristocratic manners; and he now concocted a scheme for his own aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Diamond Coterie] Reference

It must be pointed out, however, that man must not use his spiritual powers for selfish purposes and self-aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Within You is the Power] Reference

The fact that you know someone in the security services indicates nothing other than your appetite for self-aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference

A tyranny has been imposed that has left our nation bankrupt, defeated and, sold for aggrandisement of this brutal ideology.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister?] Reference

County Venaissin, governed by wealthy, powerful, and ambitious Bishops, who took no small interest in worldly aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cathedrals and Cloisters of the South of France, Volume 1] Reference

They are based on acceptance of apartheid by an appeal to the baser instincts of man: selfishness and greed: personal aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  ["Special Presidential Message"] Reference

They are based on acceptance of apartheid by an appeal to the baser instincts of man: selfishness and greed; personal aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Road to Freedom is Via the Cross] Reference

The public is justified in demanding better service, more respect and greater concern for their needs rather than self-aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Address by President Nelson Mandela to Parliament] Reference

British Empire, but would also be the handmaiden of civilization to others as well, because in it there was no idea of aggrandisement.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Winter Tour in South Africa] Reference

If they seek merely power, fame and self-aggrandisement, then their life, no matter how it may APPEAR otherwise, can be only a failure.    From Wordnik.com.  [Within You is the Power] Reference

Warwick, with a fine consistency, never permitted any other motive to influence him when his own aggrandisement was involved in the issues.    From Wordnik.com.  [England under the Tudors] Reference