Sentence examples for an attempt to secure from inspiring English sources

The government just says there must be an attempt to secure a security council resolution. 5. Length of military operation.

Miliband argued that any action in Syria should be preceded by an attempt to secure a UN security council resolution.

But they disappeared from the final text, perhaps in an attempt to secure a stronger agreement.

His solicitors are challenging the process in an attempt to secure a judicial review.

In fact, some saw his visit to Washington as an attempt to secure American political support before he campaigns.

In an attempt to secure US interest, offers have been made by the Columbian government leftist groups.

The announcement was seen as an attempt to secure agreement on the issue at the 35-nation European Disarmament Conference.

He appeared to indicate that he could intervene with Western governments in an attempt to secure a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Warner said in a statement that Blatter gave $1 million to Concacaf to spend "as it deems fit" in an attempt to secure re-election as president.

During the Conservative leadership contest in 2005, David Cameron had a private meeting with the MP John Redwood in an attempt to secure his support.

In an attempt to secure a grand-jury indictment, Findley met with an assistant D.A., Larry Standley — a meeting that he later called a "complete disaster".