seek
verb (used with object)
to go in search or quest of.
are seeking
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present progressiveof seek.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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This is what Boulder and its fellow litigants are seeking to do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
They are seeking to claim the open seat created by the retirement of Rep. Julia Brownley, who has represented the region for the last 12 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice about compensation relating to the charges, while BBC Sport has been told City will appeal.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The unions are seeking a one-off bonus of 83 months' salary as well as a permanent system that allocates 15 percent of the company's operating profits to worker bonuses, distributed quarterly rather than annually.
From Barron's
If you find the person you are seeking, keep walking until you see a Police Identification Booth.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
