seek out
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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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Sumney was familiar with Is God Is, and its story of two twin girls seeking out revenge against their father, before the music offer.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Although adept at large-volume production, the garment-maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
But some experts emphasize that the era of synthetic drugs underlines the need to address the root factors that make users seek out drugs, given the futility of targeting a supply that’s constantly expanding and shifting.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Sumney was familiar with Is God Is, and its story of two twin girls seeking out revenge against their father, before the music offer.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Although adept at large-volume production, the garment-maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
But some experts emphasize that the era of synthetic drugs underlines the need to address the root factors that make users seek out drugs, given the futility of targeting a supply that’s constantly expanding and shifting.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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