seek out
phrasal verb
sought out; seeking out; seeks out
: to search for and find (someone or something)
His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.
White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.
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In recent years, however, the number of men seeking out cosmetic tune-ups has been on a steady rise.
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Brock Colyar, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Judge Brian Barrett granted the request in December, and the court planned to seek out the services of a public prosecutor from another county to save taxpayer money.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Her mother, Vivian, still lives in Chicago and avidly seeks out garage sales and flea markets.
—Patricia Leigh Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
Huge and athletic, the 6-foot-5, 240-pounder had the quickness and agility to elude NFL defenders, yet also sought out and won collisions against linebackers and safeties.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Brock Colyar, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Judge Brian Barrett granted the request in December, and the court planned to seek out the services of a public prosecutor from another county to save taxpayer money.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Her mother, Vivian, still lives in Chicago and avidly seeks out garage sales and flea markets.
—Patricia Leigh Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
Huge and athletic, the 6-foot-5, 240-pounder had the quickness and agility to elude NFL defenders, yet also sought out and won collisions against linebackers and safeties.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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