Alexander and his successors sought to defend the doctrines they found in the Bible against rival claims from learned scholars.

Carter had advocated deregulation, but he approached reform via legislation whereas his successor sought the same end primarily through administrative action.

In the case of Bosnia, Innocent and his successors sought second and even third opinions.

Although King David and his successors sought to impose their authority on Moray, resistance continued.

Augustus' successors sought to emulate his success in part by adding their own contributions to the city.

Healy and his successors sought to bind the professional schools into a university, and concentrate on higher education.

When that Goverment changed in 1966, its successor sought to repudiate the arms-related debt.

Alfonso's successor, John II, sought the peasants' help against the nobility.

The interim successor might or might not seek party nomination as the candidate on the November ballot.

When that Government changed, its successor sought to repudiate the arms-related debt, with resulting financial losses and claims payments.