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as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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Recent Examples of seek
Many critics worry that Iran will quickly seek to rebuild its shattered military, replenish its drone and missile programs and revive the threat of its proxy network that includes Hezbollah and the Houthis in Yemen.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The Olathe Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating 7-month-old infant and her mother, 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser, who were last seen May 28 near the 2100 block of East Arrowhead Drive.
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Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The Legislature also voted to eliminate a competing referendum, originally passed in 2023, targeted at ballot measures that seek to change the threshold for passing certain initiatives.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Prosecutors are seeking 20 years.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The Olathe Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating 7-month-old infant and her mother, 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser, who were last seen May 28 near the 2100 block of East Arrowhead Drive.
—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The Legislature also voted to eliminate a competing referendum, originally passed in 2023, targeted at ballot measures that seek to change the threshold for passing certain initiatives.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Prosecutors are seeking 20 years.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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During the congressional hearing, Ranyan testified that the agency’s assistant secretary for security met with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department earlier in the year to pursue a contract for 24-hour patrol.
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Giving ourselves permission to pursue things that are not obviously useful or productive is critical.
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The Ohio Supreme Court has denied Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal requesting a new trial after she was convicted of murder in 2022.
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Around the same time, PennLive reporter Jenna Wise requested three autopsy reports related to a 2025 crime spree from Susquehanna County Coroner Jessica Chiaramonte.
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
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And when those chances did lead to a shot, the finishing left a bit to be desired.
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The teen was running in their neighborhood on Saturday when a man got out of his vehicle and attempted to kidnap her, according to her mother.
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While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.
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Afterward, competitors often deal with bloating, nausea, and dehydration, requiring hours or even days to recover.
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Finished over live heat for caramelization, the ribs develop a sticky, smoky crust without requiring a smoker.
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When technology lowers the cost of doing something, companies always strive to do more.
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For example, business functions strive for growth, while development teams focus on functionality.
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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