Sentence examples for official sought from inspiring English sources

Later, a White House official sought to clarify the exchange in a statement.

But a senior Downing Street official sought to distance Theresa May from the statement.

We have to help our friends". The official sought anonymity because he was not authorized to speak for the record.

We have to help our friends". The official sought anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record.

In Baghdad, the U.S. military official sought to tamp down any hopes that political progress would immediately improve security.

A senior American official sought to play down this latest dispute, saying he did not believe that Mr. Putin intended to embarrass Mrs. Clinton.

In Saigon, embassy officials sought guidance.

Palestinian officials sought to minimize the damage.

Officials sought to dispel that impression.

BJP officials sought to protect their leader.

Administration officials sought to play down the memo.