seek
verb (used with object)
to go in search or quest of.
has sought
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present perfectof seek (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The investment is another boost for Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought to establish the country more prominently as an energy superpower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Prosecutors said the agents never asked for a “donation” from Marset and allege that he has sought to “intentionally mischaracterize as unscrupulous what are in fact standard law enforcement practices.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
So far, the company has sought to deepen its understanding of the local environment and provide technical, operational and responsible-sourcing expertise to its Ghanaian counterpart, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Since 9/11, Soler's office has sought to identify the remains of the 2,753 victims who died in the World Trade Center.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
I wonder if the baker has sought them out, especially now that Peeta and I are a team, and made good on his promise to keep my sister's belly full.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
