1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
The two sides are still far apart in negotiations, according to multiple reports this week, as Alonso is seeking more money than the Mets are willing to offer — even on a short-term contract.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
That includes at least two North Carolina defendants, who sought to delay their sentencing by referencing Trump's plan to issue pardons, The News & Observer reported.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
But keeping the value in conference championships helps preserve the stakes of the regular season, which leaders have sought to protect.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
That includes at least two North Carolina defendants, who sought to delay their sentencing by referencing Trump's plan to issue pardons, The News & Observer reported.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
But keeping the value in conference championships helps preserve the stakes of the regular season, which leaders have sought to protect.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Past Republican Presidents, most notably Reagan, pursued a deregulatory agenda that included slashing budgets and personnel, but Trump has, as ever, put his personal stamp on this conservative impulse, imbuing it with intimidation, threats of retribution, and grievance.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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This insight may feel counterintuitive, given our cultural focus on constantly pursuing, achieving and earning more.—
Colleen Star Koch,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Many visitors will seek out her section near the T-Mobile entrance gate by Lot M, and co-workers have requested to work directly with her.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Much of the material in the civil litigation actually came from those investigations and was requested through legal processes by the litigants.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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In response, researchers have developed numerous ways to try to deal with algal blooms, from spreading clay on them to releasing parasites that consume the algae.—
Diana Kruzman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a lopsided sport where two-thirds of the teams aren’t actively trying to win and most of the other ones aren’t smart enough to win, the Dodgers have moved far and away beyond everybody.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Beachy caravan interior, from the smallest 360 to the largest 450 floor plan, has always left a little something to be desired.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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First responders attempted life-saving efforts at the scene, but the man ultimately died from his injuries.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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According to Fortress, Cohen then attempted to shield his personal assets so they couldn’t be taken from him to cover the guaranty.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The same goes for streaming services that might require insights into localized viewing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cheshire’s project specifications required that the work be done under dry conditions along with environmental controls to prevent uncured geopolymer mortar from leaking into Cuff Brook.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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The streamer has spent years striving for the Best Picture title, only to narrowly miss out again and again.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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As industries worldwide strive to embrace cloud computing, many face challenges related to cost management and operational efficiency.—
Vikas Agarwal,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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