sought out
Example Sentences
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My own classic-rock-loving father ended up with copies of Whitney Houston and Alanis Morissette albums that he, left to his own devices, wouldn’t have sought out.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
For instance, people who felt lonely may have sought out more interaction, even when those encounters did not provide the support they needed.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Nicholas Vargas, an associate professor at UC Berkeley and one of the study’s co-authors, said that researchers hadn’t sought out to analyze the mental health impact but that it came up repeatedly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The financial pressures were particularly pronounced among lower-income households, who became more discerning with their spending and sought out more value, which contributed to slower trends as the quarter progressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Ged sought out the ship’s master and asked passage to Osskil of him.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
