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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 They have been joined by Alexa Morden, who runs the popular 98% Podcast that seeks to unearth instances of film, TV and theater industry malpractice, and Ben Fletcher, a theater producer and writer. —
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 That is certainly the impression the playwright, actors and producers sought to convey. —Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026 According to the Guardian, the Mississippi lawsuit seeks to force xAI to stop using the turbines without permits, plus civil penalties to cover legal fees. —Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026 Led by Deaf filmmakers and a production team that was over 40% Deaf, the documentary sought to break norms in how disability stories are told with a visual and auditory storytelling approach that centers deaf perception rather than translating for hearing audiences. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 That is certainly the impression the playwright, actors and producers sought to convey. —Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026 According to the Guardian, the Mississippi lawsuit seeks to force xAI to stop using the turbines without permits, plus civil penalties to cover legal fees. —Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026 Led by Deaf filmmakers and a production team that was over 40% Deaf, the documentary sought to break norms in how disability stories are told with a visual and auditory storytelling approach that centers deaf perception rather than translating for hearing audiences. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek
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He was initially arrested on three felony charges, including false imprisonment, but the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office ultimately declined to pursue those charges, PEOPLE reported at the time.— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Barnes temporarily left Steubenville to pursue a graduate degree in theology in England.— Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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The deal could include $500 million in financing from the government, which could provide a path to give the government an equity stake in the carrier, said the people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the talks.— Leslie Josephs,Phil LeBeau, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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In the run-up to Leo’s arrival, the government released nearly 100 people who had been arrested in a 2022 crackdown on street violence, according to a local lawyer, who requested anonymity given the country’s human rights record.— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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If plans shift, especially around kids or social time, stay flexible instead of trying to control it.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Taylor famously had an epic fail trying to meet Jackson for the first time and see her perform live, back in 2017.— Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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While her pace and penchant for getting into good spaces are admirable, her lack of end product still leaves much to be desired.— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Mittelstadt’s first 18 games as a Bruin after the deadline last year left a lot to be desired.— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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Investigators believe the shooting was carried out by a single subject who was attempting to rob the store before fleeing.— CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Cooper said that no US ships have come under attack since the operation began, and as of Friday there had been 19 vessels that had attempted to violate the blockade but heeded US warnings and returned back to port without incident.— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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To write a poem requires effort, art, inspiration.— New York Times, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Residents think that the sudden surge in crimes and the apparent randomness with which happening may require a greater response than just city resources.— Zach Boetto, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the year, Mitchell strived to be part of the crowd.— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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