Yesterday's speakers sought assurances from the district attorney's office that the men would not be cleared on a simple technicality.

The Klan sued, arguing successfully that the state could not discriminate against the message that any speaker sought to convey in a public forum.

Eloquent oratory became a Greek art form as speakers sought to sway large crowds of voters.

The previous speaker, Gifford Miller, had also sought to portray himself as a reform-minded leader, but his efforts dissipated shortly after taking office.

The Appeal contains the desire, advice, instruction and effects that the speaker is seeking for.

Possibly, the speaker seeks divine condonement for the murder.

Many speakers sought to support American troops yet criticize the President.

Mr. Smith stares through each speaker, a ticked-off, silent, impatient predator seeking his moment.

These theories help to explain why speakers seek to converge or diverge from the language, dialect, accent and behavior of their interlocutors.

In an interview shortly before the wake, the speaker sought to clarify his comments, saying he did not see funerals as a place for a photo op.