seek out

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to search hard for and find a specific person or thing

she sought out her friend from amongst the crowd

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For investors that want to seek out the market’s most reliable dividend payers, the simplest solution is probably the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF, which tracks the benchmark.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Until the day regulations change, the ever-growing groups of longevity enthusiasts will seek out clinics across the world.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Half of consumers polled in an August 2025 McKinsey survey specifically seek out AI-powered search engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The band's break is what made them seek out other members of the Army.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

I figured he’d find out, one way or another, that I was still sick, but I never imagined he’d seek out my brother.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

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