as in seeking
to make a request for
she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her
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Choudri did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of ID at the polls, according to a 2025 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The measure aims to increase transparency and accountability, and comes after the Baltimore County Council passed a resolution last year requesting the authority to expand the inspector general's jurisdiction.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Speaking (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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