sought
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After these did not help, he sought professional help and met reproductive endocrinologist Jayasena.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
Though the committee initially sought to meet the July 1 deadline to get the measure on the November ballot, they shifted their goal to the 2027 general election to ensure they could gain enough momentum.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who described China's ballistic missile test as "deeply concerning", said Pacific leaders have long sought a Pacific-led response to regional security issues.
From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026
Her conviction carried a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison, and prosecutors had sought a sentence in the range of 15 to 21 months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
It seemed the jungle’s very essence had sought him out, a living nightmare purged from its most wretched depths.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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