sought
Example Sentences
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The ex-king sought to bridge gaps with his family and nation when his memoirs, titled "Reconciliation", were first published in French in France last month.
From Barron's
The bidding process once involved Caesars Entertainment, which sought to establish a casino in Times Square, and MGM Resorts, which hoped to convert its slot and electronic-game casino in Yonkers into a full-fledged casino.
For decades, many have sought asylum in the U.S. and entered the transportation industry.
From Los Angeles Times
Often, the person has been held while the federal government appealed their win or sought another country willing to take them in.
From Los Angeles Times
More than 120,000 Ukrainian refugees have sought refugee status in Ireland since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022.
From BBC
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