- present tense form of seek (3rd person singular).
seeks
Example Sentences
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US President Donald Trump showed off a giant new helicopter landing pad at the White House on Wednesday, the latest in a series of construction projects, as he seeks to leave his mark on Washington.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Barack Obama seeks formal legal guidance when he’s trying to decide whether he can accept the cash prize that comes along with his Nobel Peace Prize.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
The federal suit seeks one of the largest damage judgments ever rendered, as well as injunctive relief that would dramatically reshape how Meta does business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The London retailer wants the billionaire’s estate to pay for settlements and seeks to remove his widow as executor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
But if he seeks advice from more than one counsellor, a prince who is not wise will never have consistent advice, nor will he know how to make it consistent by himself.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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