seek
verb (used with object)
to go in search or quest of.
seeking
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present participleof seek.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Options under discussion include buying a U.S.-based financial institution and relocating, merging with a European rival or selling itself to a U.S. firm seeking its well-heeled clientele, the people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
They are seeking the equivalent of $108 million in compensation for catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil in 2024.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Now, Johnson’s Pasadena residence is seeking a buyer willing to pay nearly $3.3 million for its combination of contemporary architecture, flexible living spaces, and resort-inspired amenities.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Its social media channels also promoted healthcare as "one of the most reliable paths" for people seeking visa-sponsored work in the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Dr. Rachel Lance leads a team of Duke University researchers seeking answers to the riddle of the Hunley.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
