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self-seeking N ADJ

I . seek <sought> [siːk] VB trans

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II . seek <sought> [siːk] VB intr

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seek <sought> [siːk]

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Usage examples with seeking

The candidate crisscrossed the country seeking votes.
候选人在全国往返奔波拉选票。

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This approach has led to the seeking of limit experiences as a sort of dark mysticism.
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In such (copyright) cases, prevailing defendants seeking recompense were bound to show that the original suit was frivolous or made in bad faith.
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The negative shows that the acceleration is pointed towards the center of the circle (opposite the radius), hence it is called centripetal (i.e. center-seeking).
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We all must exercise religious vigilance and caution so as not to be misled by some self-seeking religious men and women.
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There gradually developed a conviction that the evils of private agencies were inherent and ineradicable so long as they were permitted to charge fees to the workers seeking employment.
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The area is undergoing change and renewal with many families seeking to make it their home.
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The pharmacy owners think he's another junkie, seeking some kind of fix.
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The song incited the population to revolt against dictatorial rule, seeking for freedom and independence.
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Participants are typically seeking a life-changing experience: a boost to improve their health, build their confidence, mend relationships or overcome past difficulties.
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New residents like to say bears have begun seeking food in settled areas but this is a tautology.
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