seek out

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to search hard for and find a specific person or thing

she sought out her friend from amongst the crowd

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That led some to seek out the safety of precious metals.

From MarketWatch

I can’t blame young people—especially converts—for seeking out parishes that respond to their needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you don’t see his kids and grandkids, and they are not seeking out a relationship with you, it’s OK to let that go.

From MarketWatch

Investors are piling into the precious metal as they seek out safe-haven assets to try to shield their portfolios from geopolitical tensions.

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