seek out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“Granularity can be a kind of gatekeeping” that readers actually seek out, she says — but it’s all, ultimately, reading.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
But, for him, that rejuvenation simply didn’t happen fast enough—prompting him to seek out a place where he feels better supported, something he found in Nashville.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
He hesitated to predict how the case will play out, noting that he could see the court agreeing to seek out more facts or opting not to micromanage CARB’s allowance decisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Thatcham Research advises vehicle owners to seek out devices which have been independently certified as dedicated stolen vehicle tracking products.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
As a result, the gravel beds of the streams which the salmon seek out for spawning received an unusual abundance of eggs.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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