Most tried to raise public support for changed laws and to use the legal system.

She also created a Facebook page to raise support for the cause.

Yield leaders acknowledged that they must raise support for their plan.

In order to raise support against some enemies, they had to make concessions to others.

At the same time, she initiated the government austerity program to help raise public support.

Mr. Bush is trying to raise support for his proposed $441 million in new school programs.

His sons were in the east, raising support for their father.

Although very often his actions have little or no practical effect, they certainly succeed in raising public support.

King toured a number of cities to raise support for the campaign.

He worked hard to raise support for the Union through speaking in public.