sought
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Dresden, home to nine universities, has a large number of trained engineers who are sought after by the roughly 2,500 companies in the sector operating in the area.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Midea’s PortaSplit air conditioner is highly sought after in Europe, with sales to four countries growing over 70% this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Nathan Hochman and attorneys for sex abuse victims faced off as prosecutors sought to halt distribution of a $4-billion settlement over fraud concerns.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The company has moved away from being primarily a supplier to the automotive industry and instead sought to capitalise on the massive AI investment boom.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Do not ask me, reader, to give a minute account of that day; as before, I sought work; as before, I was repulsed; as before, I starved; but once did food pass my lips.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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