Sentence examples for saying the aim from inspiring English sources

Less than six months ago, the authorities demolished a large area of the southern part of the camp, saying the aim was to radically reduce numbers.

But he continues to strongly defend his legal action, saying the aim has been to help create a fair system for the players.

Franz von Daniken, a senior official of the Swiss Foreign Ministry, opened the meeting, saying the aim was to begin to build mutual confidence.

He asked for forgiveness, saying the "aim of my task was to harm the motivation and work ethic of the Korean people.

The Rev. Rod Pattenden, a spokesman for the prize, defended the choice of the controversial works, saying the aim of the prize was to encourage discussion about spirituality in society, which was the goal of both artists.

Insisting Britain was providing a "full spectrum" response, the prime minister defended the level of British commitment in Iraq, saying the aim was to crush Isis in Iraq as well as in Syria.

Officials say the aim is modernisation, rather than liberalisation.

Rusbridger said, "The aim is to have sustainable losses".

Harper says the aim is to empower children.

With the Knightley ad, Brown says, the aim is the same.

The leaflet said the aim of the evacuation was to "to save your lives".