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Recent Examples of seek The two sides are still far apart in negotiations, according to multiple reports this week, as Alonso is seeking more money than the Mets are willing to offer — even on a short-term contract. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 That includes at least two North Carolina defendants, who sought to delay their sentencing by referencing Trump's plan to issue pardons, The News & Observer reported. Lucille Sherman, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 But keeping the value in conference championships helps preserve the stakes of the regular season, which leaders have sought to protect. Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com. Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for seek 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
Verb
  • In addition to its arguments about the configuration of Ocean Drive, the Clevelander is also pursuing claims that the city has illegally sought to block its application to turn the hotel into a workforce housing tower under Florida’s Live Local Act.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
  • If a case can’t be made on a death, KCK police often pursue a distribution charge.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • The Bears last week requested an interview with McCarthy, an 18-year NFL head coaching veteran, but the Cowboys denied the request.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
  • In October 2022, Linde requested his flight records from the government.
    Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In bed, try to hear one sound in the distance, or note how the pillow feels on your head.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
  • One couple tried — unsuccessfully — to break through on bikes.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Through active listening, Microsoft leadership understood that employees desired ownership and autonomy over their schedules and changed their policy accordingly.
    Chris Williams, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The battery life on the original device left something to be desired, Zotac noted, and its 2025 concept model shown at its CES suite ups the battery capacity.
    Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Chargers are also second in DVOA in defending short throws; the Chiefs attempt a higher-percentage of short throws than any team in the league.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Whatever decision is made should attempt to ease the tax burden across income brackets for taxpayers with state and local tax deductions.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Cheshire’s project specifications required that the work be done under dry conditions along with environmental controls to prevent uncured geopolymer mortar from leaking into Cuff Brook.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Short-haired pets may require a quick brush once weekly, whereas long-haired breeds can benefit from daily grooming sessions.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This parallels the experience in Ukraine, where drone makers have been striving to establish local production, increasingly been making batteries and other components themselves.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Reporters have long strived to not do so and mostly succeeded.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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