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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With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
The Covid-19 pandemic, where some people sought out alternative ways to boost their immune systems, turned out to be good for Raw Farm.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
By documenting history through their own lenses, TIME photographers sought out the unique and highlighted what is not always seen.
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Boswell navigates them with empathetic curiosity, always seeking out the root cause.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
The Covid-19 pandemic, where some people sought out alternative ways to boost their immune systems, turned out to be good for Raw Farm.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
By documenting history through their own lenses, TIME photographers sought out the unique and highlighted what is not always seen.
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Boswell navigates them with empathetic curiosity, always seeking out the root cause.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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