Sentence examples for sought first from inspiring English sources

They sought first to restore the old street names, and then to change the subway signs to match them.

He sought first to rebuild the army, the discipline of which was considerably impaired, and to consolidate Rome's position on the Balkan Peninsula.

"It is the first priority of the current government," he said, adding that the government sought, first and foremost, "to ensure the internal security of the country".

And when Mexican reporters discovered that children had been employed in packing plants owned by his family, a violation of Mexican law, the president sought first to distance himself from the matter, saying: "This is not an issue for me.

In 1981 he became industry secretary and two years later environment secretary, supposedly a safe pair of hands as Thatcher sought first to transform the government's relationship with the nationalised industries and then local government.

In all, there is a balance sought: First, if possible, make things end peacefully, with no one hurt, but also be prepared to take extreme steps, like firing a weapon.

Early this year, a Bernalillo County sought first-degree murder charges against the pair, but a judge disqualified that attorney, according to KOAT.

Thus, some individuals sometimes sought second opinions from other thyroid cancer specialists.

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood".

And then there are the individual superstars seeking first titles.

Horse racer seeking first Kentucky Derby win.