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Mr. McConnell did not call for approval of the House plan that seeks to convert Medicare into a program that subsidizes future retirees in private insurance plans.

But spectrum is a contested subject in Washington now, as the Federal Communications Commission seeks to convert some portions of the broadcast airwaves for new commercial wireless uses.

This strategy, which Mr. Fuchs referred to as "tent poles and anchors," is also intended to bolster Yahoo's appeal with advertisers as it seeks to convert its large online audience into more ad revenue.

England's Wembley coming-out was live on the BBC, which will continue to screen matches for the next two years at least, a vital point of strength as women's football seeks to convert the unsuspecting.

Renovation is continuing on the most mysterious of the quartet, a striking Edwardian house on the northwest corner, as a developer seeks to convert it to "a commercial mansion".

His wife, Michelle, whom he met 45 years ago at Oxford University (she auditioned for the role of Cinderella in a play he was directing, but didn't get the part), often joins him on his tours, staying at B&Bs in the provincial towns to which Brandreth seeks to convert to his brand of happiness.

Told what had happened, Mr. Von Essen immediately sought to convert him.

He sought to convert his political connections into quick profits.

Upon graduation, in 2006, Doughty sought to convert her academic interest into real-world experience.

The Vatican has denied it is seeking to convert Orthodox believers.

This missionary competition was repeated in Bulgaria when its khan, Boris I, sought to convert to Christianity.