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  • past tense form of seek.
  • past participle of seek.
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sought

[sawt] / sɔt /
ADJECTIVE
wanted
Synonyms


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Launched in 2002 by Nick Woodman, who initially sought to capture images from his surfing ventures, GoPro went public in 2014.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A separate email alleged Gates sought to "surreptitiously" give his then-wife Melinda antibiotics to protect her from the same infection.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

England sent scouts 18 months prior and sought privacy, while Argentina signed up 72 hours after visiting Sporting KC’s facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, they sought the warmth of the fire for the rest of the night.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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