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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
Officials said the findings underscore the state’s efforts to strengthen environmental protection measures for residents at a moment when federal officials seek to loosen them.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Wang and Sun executed directives from PRC representatives and sometimes sought permission from Chinese government officials to post content, Wang’s plea agreement said.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The group has sought to expand its influence by pushing for a bigger role in a global order long dominated by the United States and its Western allies.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The campaign seeks to strike down the map at the ballot box, which would revert the state’s congressional districts back to the map lawmakers approved in 2022.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Wang and Sun executed directives from PRC representatives and sometimes sought permission from Chinese government officials to post content, Wang’s plea agreement said.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The group has sought to expand its influence by pushing for a bigger role in a global order long dominated by the United States and its Western allies.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The campaign seeks to strike down the map at the ballot box, which would revert the state’s congressional districts back to the map lawmakers approved in 2022.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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The drone logistics sector has largely pursued faster, heavier aircraft capable of carrying large deliveries over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The duo originally conceived the company while studying at Cornell University, ultimately choosing to leave their studies to pursue that mission.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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The body also approved a resolution requesting a deeper analysis into the design of the project and how transportation could be improved in the region.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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In-app users can only request take-it-or-leave-it odds set externally, often by large financial entities and professional bettors.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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But in the dark, Yara was just trying their best not to trip over young clumps of prickly pear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For Montgomery, the wait was a bit longer than desired.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This is complicity spurred on by a certain kind of Western readers desire to maintain their romantic image of Russia’s past without having to engage critical with Russia’s present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Authorities allege Dunmars then left the scene in a Jeep Grand Cherokee before returning moments later as Hayes was attempting to leave in her Nissan Pathfinder.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Meticulous Talent Management owner Angie Athayde Stevens, a leader in jockey sponsorships who has worked with over 100 brands, said that in the 2010s a brand paid seven-figures for a deal involving the entire team (owner, trainer, jockey and horse) attempting to complete the Triple Crown.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Irrigation systems may require a truly astronomical amount of water.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Anyone who’s seen enough adaptations knows the difference between one that strives to apprehend the source material and one that feels derived from a Wikipedia summary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Markowicz directs from her original script, which blends drama and dark satire to broach issues of privilege, complex family relationships, inheritance, and how the elite strive to maintain polished appearances in a fast-paced, ever-changing world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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