Since China's leadership decided 13 years ago that it would seek membership in the organization, the issue has been when and on what terms.

They also promise to encourage the child to seek full membership at an appropriate time.

Girls who sought membership in this boys' club had better be butch.

People seeking membership must be old enough to be seen as adults in the country where they live.

In the last few months there has been a flood of people seeking membership, and several regional groups have been set up.

It is a sought after facility with corporate and civil officers also seeking membership.

During this period, Russia was seeking legitimacy and membership in the various clubs of the major democratic powers.

Poland initially sought membership in the late 1970's, at about the same time as Hungary.

Individuals seeking membership must be legally defined as adults in their nation of residence.

There are currently 12 countries - most of them post-Communist states - seeking membership.