Example Sentences

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All have been seeking answers about their heritage, and have faced financial hardship.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Those companies are looking to appeal to consumers who for years have been seeking cheaper alternatives as prices have risen, and who may be increasingly frustrated with getting what they paid for.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Combs’ attorneys told NBC News they have been seeking a pardon for him.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

That’s why San Francisco and other cities have been seeking to expand housing to support people trying to stay clean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

“Once you have the power to exclude, you have what people have been seeking in old money.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times