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sought

adjective as in wanted

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Shankar's death had triggered sadness among animal lovers and activists who had long sought to rehabilitate the lonely animal.

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His remarks came after a South Korean presidential aide said Seoul had sought Washington's "authorisation for the raw materials" and received approval.

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At a time when the luxury sector is coping with weaker demand, notably in China, Hugo Boss has sought to balance strategic investments with disciplined cost management.

Residents sought refuge on rooftops and cars floated through flooded streets on Tuesday as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines, leaving at least two people dead.

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Such arbitrary taxation without representation is precisely what the Constitution’s Framers sought to prevent by vesting power over taxes and trade with Congress.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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