Sentence examples for helped in securing from inspiring English sources

Australia's pressure seems to have helped in securing a poll, due on August 8th, in which the East Timorese will be offered a choice between autonomy and independence.The nightmare prospect for Australia is uncontrolled violence to the north.

In Haitang, the resilience of mature stands of walnut trees and the diversity of income sources helped in securing household incomes during the drought.

Mr Richardson, a former governor of New Mexico, has been involved in ad-hoc negotiations with the North Koreans in the last 20 years and has helped in securing the release of US nationals detained by Pyongyang.

He also helped in securing grant for the research work.

The Brandeis study established our reputation as a serious nonprofit, and helped in securing funding.

Kyncl's relationships in Hollywood would help in securing premium content; and, more important, he understood entertainment culture.

The broadcaster quoted Heidar Moslehi, the intelligence minister, as saying Iran had refused unspecified demands made by the kidnappers and "took the initiative" after Pakistan failed to help in securing the diplomat's release.

American officials added that the government's action would help in securing Congressional approval of $1 billion in aid for Turkey, and that the food, fuel and other supplies could be sent very soon on Turkish trucks.

Politicians and advocacy groups have been inundated with calls from parents and principals, seeking information about the list or help in securing a spot for their school on it.

Amid soaring tension with Russia, Georgia hailed yesterday's event as a "step towards integration with Europe" and help in "securing the freedom to pursue our own path as a sovereign, democratic nation".

We've found that it really helps in securing a tenure-track job".