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sought

adjective as in wanted

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As Mr. Century emphasizes, it was the only military mission that sought to rescue Jews from Europe, even though the mechanized liquidation of Jews was well known to Allied leaders.

In one instance, Summers sought advice about a romantic interest.

Wood sought to diversify, adding to the range of services it provided for oil and gas production, venturing into engineering of refineries, chemical plants, urban design and renewable energy.

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The Justice Department has since sought more information on the deal and a Sinclair-Scripps tie-up could face similar scrutiny.

Prosecutors sought a week's jail for Wen, arguing that he was a "serial intruder" who publicised his behaviour to gain popularity online.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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