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as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
Morris also sought the Tahoe’s GPS records, but the vehicle wasn’t equipped with a system.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
If bitten or scratched by a wild monkey, seek medical attention immediately.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
Turkey is seeking to eliminate armed Kurdish militants, Israel has struck the remnants of the Syrian Arab Army’s capabilities and expanded its territorial control, while the United States has ramped up its strikes on ISIS and moved warships to the region.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
If bitten or scratched by a wild monkey, seek medical attention immediately.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
Turkey is seeking to eliminate armed Kurdish militants, Israel has struck the remnants of the Syrian Arab Army’s capabilities and expanded its territorial control, while the United States has ramped up its strikes on ISIS and moved warships to the region.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Honda debuts new function to pursue 'joy of driving' The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, an enhancement made to Honda's Linear Shift Control.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a small and charming village, a teenage girl passionately pursues her musical dream.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a letter sent Thursday to a local judge, SpaceX requested an election to determine if its Starbase site, which is home to SpaceX’s rocket production and launches, should be turned into an incorporated city, The Associated Press reported.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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In an attempt to better understand the species’ population data and trends, commissioners also requested that the wildlife department eventually implement mandatory lion harvest reporting.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Black soldier was tried in a military court, receiving the same legal treatment as four white soldiers court-martialed alongside him.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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For more widespread hair loss, people can try contact immunotherapy, which involves a healthcare professional applying a chemical to the skin.5 Another treatment is Litfulo, a pill from drug manufacturer Pfizer for people ages 12 and older with severe alopecia areata.Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Place tree on a tray or cake stand; arrange radish roses and extra vegetables around the base if desired.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mark Chapman, the American man who murdered John Lennon of The Beatles fame in 1980, was seemingly obsessed with Salinger's novel, even desiring to rename himself Holden Caufield after the book's protagonist, according to a 2003 Salon article.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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He is expected to carry out mass deportations, attempt to end birthright citizenship and resume construction of a southern border wall.Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Thunder attempted a mind-boggling 50 three-pointers, making 20 for an even 40% shooting from long range.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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His work suggests that global problem-solving requires diverse perspectives and cross-cultural competencies.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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An emergency restraining order requiring the man to surrender his firearms to authorities identified him as Alexander Charles Paffendorf, 20.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Callas always strived to make opera more accessible to the masses, and Larraín hopes to achieve the same with this film.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Talented golfer with disability strives to compete in able-bodied tournaments Kipp Popert has ascended to the summit of the disability golf world.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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