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speak (for)

verb

Definition of speak (for)

as in to seek

to make a request for she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her

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Torus argues this could appeal to enterprises seeking greater control over where their data is processed, alongside security and intellectual property protections.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with the architect, property owner and general contractor listed in city records as being associated with the construction project.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of seek

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Typically, Charlotte requests these bonds every two years and voters historically approve them.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
When a user withdraws consent or requests deletion, LG deletes the relevant data in accordance with its data retention and deletion policies.

— John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

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