Examples of 'sought' in a sentence

Meaning of "sought"

Seek (verb): To attempt to find or discover by searching or questioning
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  • simple past tense and past participle of seek

How to use "sought" in a sentence

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She sought further details on that matter.
It started to rain and we sought shelter at a teahouse.
He sought the spectacular in the act of painting.
Cooperation will be sought with others to be defined.
I sought only to spare you further humiliation.
Argentina then sought to annul the decision.
I sought opportunities and was fortunate to be given them.
You never once sought any credit.
You sought him out to force a confession.
Perhaps a part of me sought to relive that power.
She sought to live as much as possible as a woman.
Which is why he sought out his brother.
I sought refuge in the things of this world.
Retired people sought for handbill delivery.
The defence agreed to the relief sought.

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The author sought recognition as a conscientious objector.
Feedback will also be sought from users.
Extremely sought after in the collectibles world.
Voluntary contributions are being sought for these activities.
The project sought to enhance legislative performance.
The following organizations sought such authority.
I have sought consolation but without finding it.
A design in which the understanding of causes is sought by.
Ingenious invention sought after by many an angler.
We sought to sever his running from himself.
Japan has long sought nuclear armament.
It sought to promote social inclusion and justice.
Alternates may be sought for core membership.
There are instances where further information is sought.
The objectives sought by this initiative are as follows.
The mysterious outlaw whom we have sought.
The young person sought an order of prohibition.
Judicial guidance on this issue has been sought.
The text sought to cover both situations.
Joab and a detachment sought after him.
I have never sought to inspire confidence in others.
Alternatives to detention must be sought whenever possible.
Expertise is sought within our community first.
The identity of his accomplice is still being sought.
We have sought this child for decades.
The amount of compensation sought by the claimants.
Funding sought for travel and incidentals.
Donor funding is being sought for this purpose.
He also sought details of cases of forced disappearances.
Corporate involvement in strategic partnerships will be sought.
Compensation sought for all trees removed.
In this scenario active consent could be sought.
It is not a role we sought or one that we cherish.
Assistance from donor countries might be sought.
The seller sought payment of the price.

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