seek out
phrasal verb
sought out; seeking out; seeks out
: to search for and find (someone or something)
His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.
White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.
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Equipped with rows of teeth, the scaly animal sought out its next meal.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Those who are seeking out prescription medications such as oxycodone or benzodiazepines are also at high risk.
—John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Those who are seeking out prescription medications such as oxycodone or benzodiazepines are also at high risk.
—John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for seek out
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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