Sentence examples for sought to maintain from inspiring English sources

The defense had sought to maintain the 28-month sentence.

Qatar, to the south, has also sought to maintain close ties with Washington.

He added that he had sought to maintain "a certain credibility" in the race.

Both men sought to maintain a detached technical position regarding the debate.

Israel has sought to maintain control over access to the sea.

Within the duchy of Milan, meanwhile, the Sforza family sought to maintain its newly acquired power.

The non-Separatists, more ecumenical in spirit, sought to maintain some bond of unity among Christians.

In the later sections of the book, Weller outlines how each of the three sought to maintain her relevance.

The Uighurs in Xinjiang are Turkic-speaking Muslims who have long sought to maintain their ethnic and cultural identity.

The manager talked for a moment about the values Delbert & Glen sought to maintain in its professional life.

The Hull FC chief executive James Rule said: "Throughout this entire saga we have sought to maintain a dignified stance.