Soviet leaders sought to put that good will to work for their own purposes.

Most corporate leaders seek high level positions so as to control the direction in which their company is moving.

A prudent leader must seek the good of the nation.

Leaders from both countries publicly sought to play down the divisions.

Other leaders sought to talk down the effect of the downgrades, which were expected.

Throughout the long afternoon and into dusk, the leaders sought answers to the problems.

In both cases, America's leaders sought to make their arguments "clearer than truth."

The Democratic leaders are already seeking to pre-empt such moves.

Thus, the Soviet leader will seek to impress, not to bargain.

A telephone message to local Muslim leaders seeking comment was not returned.