seeking
Example Sentences
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He’s still seeking his first hit, but he proved the Dodgers’ confidence in his ability was well placed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
J&J has been seeking to unload its DePuy Synthes orthopedics business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
He often spoke of striving, which he meant as searching or seeking, but the word also took on the old-fashioned connotation of uplifting the race by uplifting yourself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
After more than 500 flights and deliveries, the firm said it is now seeking approval from the Civil Aviation Authority to cover the whole of Darlington.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
As my mind began to cloud over, I saw a large shape approach through the gloom and come closer, as if seeking me out.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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