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.
Examples of seek out in a Sentence
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The firm has sought out TIF in other projects, including $13 million in city financing help for an apartment project in West Allis.
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
But now orchestras are busily seeking out last-minute soloist replacements for Mäkelä’s concerts in which she’s dropped out.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The price gains stem from a wider trend of investors seeking out high-return assets in anticipation of interest rate cuts expected later this year, some experts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
At the end of the day, most people seeking out a Nintendo Switch emulator are looking to play Nintendo games on it.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
But wine lovers, sommeliers and writers have long sought out wines from Beaujolais’ 10 cru appellations — Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Côte de Brouilly and Brouilly — for their quality and affordability, typically in the $25-$40 range.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
In his frustration, Redmon also seeks out Kim himself, who has left his cinematic activities behind, and who invites the filmmaker to South Korea for the first of several consequential conversations.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
In particular with your dog’s arthritis, seeking out a CBD company that understands the importance of this being an ongoing customer relationship is crucial.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The film explores elderly men and truffle-sniffing companion dogs who seek out the rare and expensive white Alba truffle.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
But now orchestras are busily seeking out last-minute soloist replacements for Mäkelä’s concerts in which she’s dropped out.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The price gains stem from a wider trend of investors seeking out high-return assets in anticipation of interest rate cuts expected later this year, some experts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
At the end of the day, most people seeking out a Nintendo Switch emulator are looking to play Nintendo games on it.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
But wine lovers, sommeliers and writers have long sought out wines from Beaujolais’ 10 cru appellations — Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Côte de Brouilly and Brouilly — for their quality and affordability, typically in the $25-$40 range.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
In his frustration, Redmon also seeks out Kim himself, who has left his cinematic activities behind, and who invites the filmmaker to South Korea for the first of several consequential conversations.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
In particular with your dog’s arthritis, seeking out a CBD company that understands the importance of this being an ongoing customer relationship is crucial.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The film explores elderly men and truffle-sniffing companion dogs who seek out the rare and expensive white Alba truffle.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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