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as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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Recent Examples of seek
The Justice Department has sued Harvard and UCLA four times since February, alleging that both campuses tolerated antisemitism and that Harvard refused to release admissions data sought by the administration.
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
Meanwhile, more than 800 people fleeing the violence also sought refuge at the facility as gunfire continued nearby.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Almost two-thirds of House Democrats seeking reelection in 2026 have a primary challenger, according to Punchbowl News.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Detectives were not seeking additional suspects, Gonzalez said.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
Meanwhile, more than 800 people fleeing the violence also sought refuge at the facility as gunfire continued nearby.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Almost two-thirds of House Democrats seeking reelection in 2026 have a primary challenger, according to Punchbowl News.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Detectives were not seeking additional suspects, Gonzalez said.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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From Idaho legislators to federal lawmakers So far failing to hit pay dirt with legislation in Idaho, Gleason and his family have shifted to pursuing a federal law with similar aims.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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During Blanche’s first nomination hearing to be deputy attorney general, Tillis specifically asked Blanche to promise not to pursue any politically motivated prosecutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden requested a permit for a watch party for 500 to 999 fans, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city approved one for 999.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Citizens, private investigators, family and media have over the years requested crime and autopsy reports related to the case from Weatherford police — only to be met with persistent denials, according to records obtained by the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The epitome of that was the Knicks trying to move the ball around for a three-point attempt, swinging it along the arc.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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San Antonio's star big man has intentionally tried to get the ball close to the basket rather than drift toward the 3-point line, and he's been rewarded with two baskets at the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Women are not generally allowed to be that unapologetically ambitious or to desire proximity to power in that way.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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For one, our kitchen plumbing leaves a little to be desired.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The day concluded with the endorsement of Tad Jude as candidate for secretary of state, with Republicans attempting to oust Democrat Steve Simon, who is running for a fourth term.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Archer is scaling for the mega sporting event and attempting to build an operational hub for the area's impending air taxi network.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Monday’s ruling ensures that California employers can continue to recruit foreign employees for roles that require specialized skills, Bonta said.—
Haley Parsley
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Admire the artistry that comes with 11 players a side striving to best represent their country.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Unlike impersonators, who pretend to be Elvis and sometimes present a characterized version of the king, tribute artists strive for authenticity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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