seek out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Raegan followed more slowly—first telling her parents to turn the car radio off because it hurt, then gradually learning to tolerate, then seek out, sound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"Humans evolved to seek out and store energy-dense fats and sugars to survive periods of scarcity, leading us to crave high-calorie junk food," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Andres Chait said the district knows from experience that many families will not seek out childcare, but it’s also difficult to predict who will want it and in what areas.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
That means many patients are forced to pay out of pocket or seek out manufacturer coupons to help ease the cost burden.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
“Well,” Mr. Bonner goes on, “if the person feels as though they have enough information—names, dates, access to primary sources like newspapers and photographs—they can seek out some truth that way.”
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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