seek out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Dorfman says Americans’ enduring appetite for novelty has gotten stronger recently as people seek out the low-tech thrills of earlier eras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology doesn’t recommend that patients seek out an eye exam before starting treatment with a GLP-1.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Warmer summers have also encouraged the so-called "coolcation" trend, whereby Spanish travellers seek out cooler areas to spend their holidays, typically in the north of the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Translation apps might help, but they’re unreliable, and one first has to know what information to seek out and where.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
He wanted nothing so much as to seek out the godswood, to kneel before the heart tree and pray for the life of Robert Baratheon, who had been more than a brother to him.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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