seek out

phrasal verb

sought out; seeking out; seeks out
: to search for and find (someone or something)
His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.
White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.

Examples of seek out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In almost all cases, these serpents do not actively seek out humans but come into conflict with them because of proximity and circumstance. Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Someone will catch an alert online, seek out a book at the library, turn to the third paragraph on page 105, and complain. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2024 In general, the first week of the month is an excellent time to network, join a new club, seek out new connections, and stumble into new social arrangements that will enrich your life. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024 The Bebe loyalist seeks out flirty dresses, body-con styles, sophisticated separates and loves to proudly wear the distinctive Bebe logo. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seek out 

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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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