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seeking

NOUN
act of looking for
Synonyms


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Have we mentioned Ms. Hochul is on the ballot, seeking re-election to a second full term?

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

However, MPC members will also be keen not to put pressure on employers and further lower the prospects for those seeking a job.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

And job recruiters told MarketWatch that they are seeing plenty of evidence that job hunters are seeking security.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

She is still seeking to prove that allegation false in an ongoing court case.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Wars in the past had often been caused by countries seeking more land or natural resources, or acting out of suspicion and fear of their rivals.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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