Mr. Tower has been lobbying intensely for the post, they say.

Former employees of the old Chemical and Manufacturers had lobbied intensely for their banks' systems.

There were no surprises in the remaining cuts, and Jets coaches lobbied intensely yesterday for players they like.

Industry groups have lobbied intensely against the Corzine legislation.

During repeated breaks today, delegates huddled in groups, lobbying intensely for or against changing the system of regional representation.

The syndicators have lobbied the commission intensely for months, arguing that a change in the rule would seriously undermine their business.

The bar association has lobbied intensely to retain the rule, which gives its membership more tactical options during litigation.

The brokers acknowledge that they have lobbied intensely.

After trying to intensely lobby the government to free people stuck in the Kamaiya system, Chaudha decided to start protests instead.

So Boeing and Bell lobbied intensely to build the Osprey.