Context of Seek
The aftermath of 9/11 spawned another semantic debate, one with consequences even weightier than the billions of dollars at stake in how to count the events on that day. This one involves a war that has cost far more money and lives than 9/11 itself and that may affect the course of history for the rest of the century. The debate hinges on the meaning of another set of words—sixteen of them, to be exact:
The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa.
Examples with Seek
On Wednesday night, Google laid off hundreds of workers across various divisions, seeking to reduce costs and prioritize artificial intelligence.
–Technology
The researchers are actively seeking to understand more about the workings of neutron star mergers and how they contribute to powering the significant explosions responsible for generating elements.
–Science
Evergrande is currently seeking approval from creditors for its proposed restructuring of offshore debt, amounting to $31.7 billion, which includes bonds, collateral, and repurchase obligations.
–Business
Saudi Arabia is actively seeking the acquisition of two prominent tennis tournaments in Madrid and Miami from IMG, despite the uncertainty surrounding the availability of these events for sale.
–Sports
Will offered an apology for his conduct on social media and subsequently sought forgiveness from the public by appearing on one of Trevor Noah’s final episodes of “The Daily Show.”
–Arts and Culture
