sought
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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
Many of the region’s politicians, including Raman herself, sought her endorsement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Many sought shelter in community halls, at the beach or nearby mountains.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Sanchez has promised wage increases and sought to reassure investors by pledging to maintain an open economy and central bank independence, key to economic stability.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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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