Sentence examples for sought to shift from inspiring English sources

Democrats sought to shift the spotlight to the background and possible motives of Mr. Conrad.

As in the past, Ms. Bresch sought to shift the blame for the EpiPen's price.

Captain Camara, offering only muted apologies for the deaths, sought to shift blame to the protesters.

Brigham Young University researchers sought to shift the question to the child's perspective.

The Prime Minister sought to shift the spotlight on to Labour's proposed tax rises.

But Trump also sought to shift responsibility to European countries to take concrete measures.

Like Conway, he sought to shift the conversation away from his intemperate response to the Washington Post report.

One Red Cross spokesman also sought to shift blame for the organization's slow response to the Bloomberg administration.

As the expiration of Grady's contract with Fresenius loomed, each sought to shift responsibility to the other.

Oculus executives have sought to shift the conversation from first-year sales to the technology's long-term potential.

For instance, Obama has sought to shift military, political and economic attention away from the Middle East and toward Asia.