sought

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Crane, who died Tuesday at age 81, relished that sort of intellectual combat as he sought to promote individual freedom and libertarian ideals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The debate comes as the Ghanaian government has sought to promote local industries and cultural exports as part of efforts to create jobs and reduce reliance on imports.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, in several emails over the years, it would appear Sulayem sought Epstein's advice on health matters concerning himself, his daughter and his wider family and friends.

From BBC

Some hospitals had already turned to more traditional fundraising, including Paris's Georges Pompidou Hospital, which sought donations to buy a scanner, and the Nantes University Hospital.

From Barron's

County, officials have sought to stem the bleeding from the immigration sweeps by launching a fund to deliver financial relief to small businesses.

From Los Angeles Times