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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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as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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Recent Examples of seek
Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
As more renewable power sources come online and electricity consumption grows, utilities are seeking technologies that improve grid reliability, flexibility, and resilience.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Your restlessness could tempt you to overindulge, overspend or seek validation, so check in with yourself first and foremost.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Their exile effectively eliminated political opposition in the city, sending a lasting message to anyone who might seek to challenge the white regime.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
As more renewable power sources come online and electricity consumption grows, utilities are seeking technologies that improve grid reliability, flexibility, and resilience.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Your restlessness could tempt you to overindulge, overspend or seek validation, so check in with yourself first and foremost.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Their exile effectively eliminated political opposition in the city, sending a lasting message to anyone who might seek to challenge the white regime.
—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
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During the congressional hearing, Ranyan testified that the agency’s assistant secretary for security met with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department earlier in the year to pursue a contract for 24-hour patrol.
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Giving ourselves permission to pursue things that are not obviously useful or productive is critical.
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If travel or study calls, sketch the first steps and request time to explore them.
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Residents also are requested to limit their consumption to 65 gallons per person per day.
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In another moment of the exchange, which was released by authorities and did not include timestamps, Robinson writes about potentially trying to retrieve his rifle but says a law enforcement car is nearby.
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Some Palestinians even try to hang food containers on the ceiling of their tents to keep them out of reach.
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Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
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And when those chances did lead to a shot, the finishing left a bit to be desired.
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The teen was running in their neighborhood on Saturday when a man got out of his vehicle and attempted to kidnap her, according to her mother.
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While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.
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Afterward, competitors often deal with bloating, nausea, and dehydration, requiring hours or even days to recover.
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Finished over live heat for caramelization, the ribs develop a sticky, smoky crust without requiring a smoker.
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When technology lowers the cost of doing something, companies always strive to do more.
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For example, business functions strive for growth, while development teams focus on functionality.
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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