Sentence examples for once seek from inspiring English sources

His love of club and country was unquestionable and yet, contrary to myth, he did once seek to forsake both for riches on offer in Palermo, who were so taken with his display in an international against Italy that they sought to increase his weekly wage from £14 to £120 and pay him a signing fee of £10,000.

New York City once sought to curb the noise, mirroring efforts by many communities nationwide.

Investigators, who had spoken to Mr. Ignacio at least once, sought him again on Monday night.

The telecoms ministry has more than once sought to overrule Anatel, the industry regulator.

He also started a distribution arm that gives chefs the options he once sought.

Libyans are increasingly unable to rely upon employment with the state, where many once sought work.

Theorists once sought general laws of wide applicability that tended to obscure differences among individuals.

It was the opposite of what Ms Heremans once sought, she admits.

The owners once sought a giveback of $800 million a year, reducing the players' share to about 38 percent.

Academics and activists who once sought to abolish ghettos may now speak, instead, of saving them.

A young journalist once seeking to impress her visiting parents took advantage of the fact.