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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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U.S. refiners have sought to take advantage of that by exporting more of their products, with a particular focus in recent weeks on jet fuel.

From MarketWatch • 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

Epstein sought unsuccessfully to convince Gates to establish a global donor fund with JPMorgan and discovered some of the billionaire’s extramarital affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2011, the High Court ruled that Somerset and Gloucestershire County Councils had not complied with the duty when they sought to withdraw funding for more than 20 libraries.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In 1927, William sought a psychiatrist’s help, a very unusual move at the time.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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