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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Despite the rise in light pollution, dark sky tourism continues to grow as more travelers seek out places where those natural rhythms still hold.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Beginning in mid-December, Kim sought out dates with men, took them to a motel and then gave them the substance, in fear of unwanted physical contact, authorities allege.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Our fluctuating temperatures, our comfort, the securing of a place in which to shelter or the lack of one, the tendency to seek out warmth.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Beginning in mid-December, Kim sought out dates with men, took them to a motel and then gave them the substance, in fear of unwanted physical contact, authorities allege.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Our fluctuating temperatures, our comfort, the securing of a place in which to shelter or the lack of one, the tendency to seek out warmth.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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