Sentence examples for sought contributions from inspiring English sources

She and a committee then sought contributions to erect a plaque to commemorate the dead children.

It is the first time in the museum's 217-year history that it has sought contributions to buy a painting.

Accepting such donations is legal, and the Obama campaign has sought contributions from the clients of lobbyists or other interest parties.

In many instances, the people they sought contributions from had themselves taken part in the Neediest Cases Fund drive in previous years.

Ms. Black's battle with ampullary cancer, a rare form similar to pancreatic cancer, became public in March when she and Mr. Eckelberry sought contributions on a fund-raising Web site to pay for an experimental treatment.

"I sought contributions to Hevesi's re-election campaign from, among others, those individuals whom I knew were doing or seeking to do business" with the pension fund, Mr. Morris said in court.

He also unveiled a Web site seeking contributions and volunteers.

Merchants placed tall jars on counters seeking contributions.

As a result, it is still seeking contributions.

No agents or solicitors are authorized to seek contributions for The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund.

Exempted, for example, are marketing surveys, political polling and calls from charities seeking contributions.