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

In trying to provide for his family, he sought out products in the financial industry.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

For decades, scientists have sought out molecules that can twist their shape, storing energy in the process, and then be prompted to revert to their original shape, releasing the stored energy on demand.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The trademark Adams style might be described as “enlightened perversity,” which actually sought out occasions to display, often in conspicuous fashion, his capacity for self-sacrifice.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis