Lotka's statement sought to explain the Darwinian notion of evolution with reference to a physical principle.

Mr. Schwartz pointed out that Mr. Watkins's statement sought speedy action by the Senate, not approval.

The association's statement sought to rebut many of Mr. Spitzer's charges.

The statements also seek permission for companies to act as agents, or proxies, for stockholders, voting their shares as they please.

The statement sought to "correct the impression conveyed" in an earlier article.

The statement issued by the principals sought to paper over some of the cracks in the wall since they issued the Baker-Miyazawa agreement in October.

Her statement was more seeking verification than inquiring.

When he had made that statement, the cave the dwarf sought was no more than half a mile from their location.

The statement did not seek to argue with the report's assertions.

The statement sought to gloss over national differences, giving members relatively unqualified support for combating "terrorism," however they might choose to define that term.