- present participle of seek.
seeking
Example Sentences
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Last month, the agency posted a solicitation with draft contract terms seeking 5,500 detention beds in Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania and Washington.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
GM wins among truck buyers seeking roominess and brawn, and American-brand loyalists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Lula -- who is seeking a fourth and final term in office -- told Trump that the tariffs "negatively affect both Brazil and the United States," according to a statement from his office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The clearest example: In July, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Kalshi, calling prediction markets “gambling platforms, plain and simple” and seeking penalties that could reach $36 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Prominent politicians made the pilgrimage to meet with the former president and Father of the Constitution, seeking his advice on the major issues confronting the nation.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
