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.
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But a new study found coyotes were less inclined to seek out higher-income areas in their home ranges, preferring to stick to less-wealthy parts, surprising researchers.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren told CBS news that the evidence suggests Ridges sought out Black women.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
There's also the two-episode premiere of David Blaine Do Not Attempt, a six-part documentary series seeking out incredible people who perform jaw-dropping illusions and incredible feats from around the world.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
During carnival season, people seek out the multitude of parades that roll through the streets and also possibly get their hands on a king cake.
—Bowen Kedrowicz, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren told CBS news that the evidence suggests Ridges sought out Black women.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
There's also the two-episode premiere of David Blaine Do Not Attempt, a six-part documentary series seeking out incredible people who perform jaw-dropping illusions and incredible feats from around the world.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
During carnival season, people seek out the multitude of parades that roll through the streets and also possibly get their hands on a king cake.
—Bowen Kedrowicz, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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