seek out

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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What follows is a zigzag through Parisian streets as Amélie seeks out the wonder of an old metal box that reveals itself behind her apartment wall, with the initial help of her reclusive neighbour, Raymond Dufayel and a newfound commitment to performing good deeds. Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 Zünd sought out the location specifically. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 Industry professionals are noticing that people are once again seeking out these features, and Auctionet design specialist Andreas Siesing is one of them. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 These low wages have resulted in underemployment, forcing home aides and elder care workers to sometimes seek out one or two other jobs. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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