| Of course, several circumstances militated against that happening. |
| Extreme nationalism and ideological zeal militated against observing rules of moderation. |
| A number of factors, including a shortage of men and equipment, militated against this plan. |
| Thatcher, as he saw things, was pursuing a narrow nationalism that militated against this country playing a full part in Europe. |
| These three words have militated against children with special needs getting the help they need in my country. |
| Banks have secure financing for three years, which has militated against the risk of a liquidity shortage that could lead to bank failures. |
