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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Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has sought out a deal with the Trump administration that could offer the U.S. better access to his country's resources in exchange for U.S. help calming hostilities.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Rather than go it alone or go to market traditionally to find a deal partner, Sela sought out TKO to form the partnership, according to people familiar with the deal.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The next two corners came within 30 seconds, and both sought out Martinelli.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Rather than go it alone or go to market traditionally to find a deal partner, Sela sought out TKO to form the partnership, according to people familiar with the deal.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The next two corners came within 30 seconds, and both sought out Martinelli.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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 4 May. 2025.
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