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seeking
  • present participle of seek.

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He said the country is seeking clarification and that “any allegations should be assessed on the basis of verified facts, credible evidence and due process.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

SpaceX is seeking to sell 555 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion and valuing the rocket maker at $1.77 trillion — making it one of the largest public companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

And anyone seeking positive vibes need only look a few yards from the national stadium, where adults cried last November as the final whistle went.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

For retirees or other investors seeking safety and a guaranteed return, annuities managed by life insurers might be appropriate, in part because the income they provide can be tax-deferred.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The restless images gave way to a vast sweep of meadow, where Taran ran through grasses shoulder high, desperately seeking a path he could not find.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander