Western environmental groups have increasingly sought water rights as a way to protect rivers.

Seeking pure innocence as a way to better days.

The airline has sought ties with American carriers as a way to strengthen its position in an increasingly global industry.

At issue is the so-called ratables chase, which encourages local officials to seek new development as a way to hold down property tax rates.

P3s are sought by states and local governments as a way to reduce the financial burden of water pollution and infrastructure needs.

The bill has been sought by breast-cancer organizations as a way to investigate possible links between chemical use and cancer.

At various times, the draft has been sought either as a way to prepare for going to war, or to inhibit the temptation to do so.

Traditionally, the Irish and other Catholic minorities have sought military service as a way into the mainstream.

They argued for a lower appropriation than the Administration had sought as a way of preventing the regulators from charging ahead.

His parents sought a voice teacher as a way to boost his spirits.