Example Sentences

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The Angels have since contextualized that quote to point out that Moreno was talking about what fans were seeking in deciding to attend a specific game, not about their fandom in general.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Firefighters were seeking to contain the fire using preexisting features such as roads, ridges and trails rather than carving a fire line through the island’s sensitive ecosystems, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Marc Rowan, Apollo Global Management’s chief executive, has said that a more equity-like debt profile is what many investors were seeking out, particularly with BDCs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In response to questions sent to DHS, Harvilicz and Honey, a DHS spokesperson disputed that they were seeking to use the department’s powers to advantage Trump.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Two blocks past Stave, Jeremy thought they had found the corner they were seeking.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville