empire-building

Because he's not the modern, empire-building, religious wingnut like the rest of them.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry pulled out of conservative straw poll 2009

(And I work in government, and am quite aware of the prestige-seeking and empire-building that goes on.)

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Activist Government” and the Rights of Minorities 2010

One fella intimately familiar with the empire-building process, a relatively unknown name to the masses, unlike such nationally known empire builders as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, is 67-year-old Dick Heckmann.

Dan Dorfman: The Man Who Turns Water Into Gold Dan Dorfman 2011

She was impatient to his patience; intuitive to his one foot in front of the other empire-building logic; she was mercurial, proud, thin-boned, quick to slight, long to suffer, ardent.

Three Stages of Amazement Carol Edgarian 2011

One fella intimately familiar with the empire-building process, a relatively unknown name to the masses, unlike such nationally known empire builders as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, is 67-year-old Dick Heckmann.

Dan Dorfman: The Man Who Turns Water Into Gold Dan Dorfman 2011

In his piece, Michael takes on the K Street lobbyists who "profiteer from a permanent state of empire-building and elective warfare."

Jessica Corry: American "Exceptionalism" Led By Example, Not Simply Force Jessica Corry 2011

In his piece, Michael takes on the K Street lobbyists who "profiteer from a permanent state of empire-building and elective warfare."

Jessica Corry: American "Exceptionalism" Led By Example, Not Simply Force Jessica Corry 2011

A&R guys took meetings to check us out and cover their backs in their own empire-building strategy, but few were prepared to stick their neck out.

Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011

In his piece, Michael takes on the K Street lobbyists who "profiteer from a permanent state of empire-building and elective warfare."

Jessica Corry: American "Exceptionalism" Led By Example, Not Simply Force Jessica Corry 2011

The empire-building spirit can be restored if local officials get real about smaller populations and smaller budgets, and pursue policies that encourage local entrepreneurship—not dependence on Albany and Washington.

The Empire State Can Rise Again Jonathan Cohen 2011