sought

[sawt]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of seek.

sought

/ sɔːt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of seek

Other Word Forms

• self-sought adjective
• unsought adjective

Example Sentences

Summers also sought Epstein’s help for a more personal philanthropy project: an educational venture that his wife, Elisa New, was developing.

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As audiences declined over the years, she sought to monetise the Miss Universe brand, stamping it on merchandise such as bottled water and bags.

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She has brought on top executives from competitor banks, sold some of its banking franchises in foreign markets and sought to turn the page on regulatory problems that have dogged the bank for years.

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Companies holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have sought index inclusion—none more so than Strategy.

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Both countries have sought to build and leverage their strengths in high-tech fields.

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