He sought to encourage them to change their lives.

But of course he didn't, seeking instead to encourage the hysteria.

Congress sought to encourage private parties to do the same in civil suits.

Serve.gov seeks to encourage community service across the country from all who want to help.

The conference sought to encourage international understanding and communication among ordinary citizens.

White sought to encourage a viable moral order that would provide the nation with a sense of community.

It seeks to encourage their professional development, spiritual growth, and training in ministry.

And that was a perception he sought to encourage in the interview.

The campaign also seeks to encourage the promotion of peaceful studies.

They also sought to encourage discussion of a third question - what adverse side effects might there be.