Sought admission for

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

However, as the Centre's reputation grew, more parents sought admission for their daughters.

At the border passage to Israel, the sick and dying lie on stretchers for hours before the metal gates, seeking admission for treatment that their hospitals cannot provide for lack of medicines or equipment.

NEW DELHI — It was a widely awaited verdict: Tens of thousands of parents seeking admission for their children to nursery schools in New Delhi were hoping for some remedy against a system that rewards inherited privilege and access to political power.

Now, before the start of every school year, more and more black parents arrive at the office of the principal, Ling-Ling Chou, seeking admission for their children to the prekindergarten class -- which is based on interviews with prospective students and their parents.

Ultimately, the United States agreed to forward evidence so long as Britain did not seek admission of liability for breaches of neutrality.

Allan P. Bakke, an engineer and former Marine officer, sought admission to medical school, but was rejected for admission by several, in part because, in his early thirties, he was considered too old.

(He kicked out Lord Rothschild from his mansion for "showing off," and wrote "Nuts" to TS Eliot when he sought admission).

It is hoped that the results of this work can help in a more detailed study for determining the entry requirements for students seeking admission to the master course programmes.

As a gatekeeper for words seeking admission to the literary mainstream, Mr. Guralnik wrote many of the new definitions himself.

By every measure, last year was the most competitive on record for students seeking admission to the nation's top colleges.

This is particularly useful for students seeking admission to the most selective institutions, because they may apply to a dozen or more.