sought
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On Saturday, De la Espriella said he had a "friendly" 10-minute phone call with Trump, and sought a temporary suspension of the tariffs imposed by the United States, to bring relief during its reconstruction phase.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
He has long maintained he sought legal advice about whether he needed to declare the money and had been told he didn't.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Both types of objects have long been sought because they can provide important clues about how stars form and evolve.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
He sought to create a selfless “New Man” and tried to abolish money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Earth’s special position at the center of the universe made it the only world capable of containing life, as Aristotle held that all objects sought out their proper place.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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