seeking

Example Sentences

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Financial firms are seeking to curb punitive damages and route complex cases to other arbitration forums, which would require SEC approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

"Bringing this case was never about money, but seeking truth and accountability and ensuring the truth was acknowledged," Keeley said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The CIA director accused US adversaries of seeking to "to steal and to manipulate America's advancements for their own ends and gains," touting the agency's embrace of US technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The only trans student-athlete seeking a right to play sports at her public school, known as B.P.J. in the court documents, was in a similar position.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

The shelter they’d been seeking was very close.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig