sought out

Example Sentences

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In response to these limitations, defendants like Fernandez have sought out other pathways for relief.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

When it became apparent that it would not lead to business, the adviser sought out new golf buddies.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Its chips were always sought out for the most hardcore PC gamers.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But the Gold Rush changed the meaning of the American dream: No longer content to amass wealth over time, speculators sought out immediate fortunes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

There were laws about sending children to school but no one sought out these ignorant people in order to enforce the law.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith