While Emmeline and Christabel sought the support of the middle classes for their cause and urged their supporters to "do their bit" on the outbreak of the first world war, the East London Federation, uniquely among the women's suffrage organisations, refused to support the war.
Then he sought the support of his fellow legislators.
He put in half, and sought the support of Martin Bell.
Mr Alegre has sought the support of Mr Lugo and left-wing groups.
Mr. Voronin had sought the support of an older generation with nostalgia for Moldova's Soviet-era stability.
Kruger sought the support of Germany, and in 1895 he again closed the drifts across the Vaal.
François Hollande has sought the support of the French mayors in the deployment of thousands more security forces in France's communes.
Ms. Segarra said that she had sought the support of colleagues yesterday, but that the outcome remained uncertain late in the day.
Mr. Peres needed the endorsement of at least 10 lawmakers to run, and he sought the support of the 10-member Meretz faction in Parliament.
The battle is being waged on multiple fronts, including courts in Britain and Turkey, and in Washington, where Motorola has sought the support of the Bush administration.
The great religious reformers, including St. Bernard of Clairvaux, sought the support of Rome, and legal scholars, such as Gratian, emphasized papal primacy.
