sought
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Many of the region’s politicians, including Raman herself, sought her endorsement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Epstein sought unsuccessfully to convince Gates to establish a global donor fund with JPMorgan and discovered some of the billionaire’s extramarital affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The 51-year-old has also sought to loosen Armenia's dependence on Moscow, after it failed to help during the Karabakh conflict.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
To avoid any additional pain, she sought out a clinic that offered paracervical blocks—a process she found to be surprisingly difficult.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
Reporters seeking a great story sought to uncover the final act of Booth’s life: the disposal of the assassin’s remains.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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