Sentence examples for sought a third term from inspiring English sources

Neighbouring Burundi, which shares a history of ethnic fighting with Rwanda, was plunged into chaos a year ago when its president, Pierre Nkurunziza, sought a third term, which the opposition denounced as unconstitutional.

(Neither candidate sought a third term on the Council).

In 2008 Livingstone sought a third term as mayor.

A barber, he hadn't been politically active before Nkurunziza sought a third term.

Mr. Bloomberg has said he has no regrets about his having sought a third term.

Ulysses S. Grant sought a third term in 1880, but he was denied his party's nomination.

I sought a second term to finish the job.

sought a second term in that post but was soundly defeated by Rep. Tom Davis (Va)..- From Roll Call.

In the meantime, Jackson acquiesced to the pressure of friends and sought a second term.

Rice sought a second term in the legislature in the 2008 statewide elections, facing Republican Dave Kerber.

Term limits prevented Mr. Street from seeking a third term.