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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This was to be a video game for horror fans, rather than targeted at people who were already inclined to seek out digital games.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Only by intentionally seeking out views that differ from their own can any leader — in business, government or academia — develop the fullest possible view.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Multiple drownings have been reported across Europe as people seek out any available body of water during the heat wave.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Only by intentionally seeking out views that differ from their own can any leader — in business, government or academia — develop the fullest possible view.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Multiple drownings have been reported across Europe as people seek out any available body of water during the heat wave.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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