Sentence examples for take official action from inspiring English sources

In return, he agreed to take official action to benefit them or their clients, prosecutors said.

Twice before, several directors came, heard reports and had discussions but could not take official action.

Even if the government does not take official action, though, some Brazilian citizens and trade groups plan to press ahead with their complaints.

But while the city has yet to take official action on the request, Tom Cocola, a spokesman for the Transportation Department, said the lane wasn't going anywhere.

At issue in McDonnell's case was a federal bribery law that makes it illegal for a public official to agree to take "official action" in exchange for money, gifts and other things of value.

Palmer was called in by police after initially refusing to take official action over his claims an armed man had forced him to withdraw $1000 from an ATM in Copacabana.

In exchange, Mr. Boyland agreed to take official actions to secure business opportunities for the men, according to the indictment.

In exchange, Mr. Boyland agreed to take official actions to secure business opportunities, according to the complaint, which is signed by F.B.I.

Dr. Aquino, 54, of Glen Head, N.Y., told Judge Rakoff that in return for the payments, he understood Mr. Kruger, a Brooklyn Democrat, "would take official actions in an effort — a failed effort — to keep Parkway Hospital open".

Persons familiar with the case have said Williams is cooperating with prosecutors as they determine whether McDonnell agreed to take official actions to assist Williams in exchange for items of benefit.

Federal authorities have been investigating whether McDonnell (R) agreed to take official actions to aid nutritional supplement company Star Scientific while accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts and money from its chief executive, Jonnie R. Williams Sr.