The party became in effect another instrument by which the regime sought to control the community at large or to rally it behind its policies.

The regime has the scientists and facilities to build nuclear weapons and is seeking the materials needed to do so.

As of the late 20th century the regime had sought to introduce women into the armed forces.

The regime sought to pay 255,000,000 dinars in compensation per a period of 40 years with an interest rate of 6%.

Standards deteriorated as the regime sought to use cultural outlets exclusively as propaganda media.

The regime sought to dissuade would-be émigrés through a variety of measures.

The different regimes that held power in Catalonia and Spain during the 20th century sought to change the city's street names.

The regime is seeking a nuclear bomb and with fissile material could build one within a year.

The new regime sought to realign these competing power bases, if only to ensure control over the nation's security apparatus.

Some regimes are now seeking to win popular legitimacy through reform.