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  • present participle of seek.

seeking

NOUN
act of looking for
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On June 24, 2024, a lobbyist from the D.C. firm Modern Fortis emailed Bureau of Street Lighting Executive Director Miguel Sangalang seeking to “explore a public-private partnership” between Flock and the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Then, on April 4, 2016, Pulte wrote to the board, seeking to push Dugas out.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar thefts in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work of an organised network.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

ETH Zurich and the researchers are now seeking a company interested in advancing Compound 10 toward drug development.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“Oh yes? Where is this store? And whyever are you seeking employment elsewhere?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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