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Sought

/sˈɔt/
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(verb) simple past and past participle of seek

The homeless sought shelter from a shower.
The homeless sought shelter from the chilly shower.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The explorer ____ a hidden treasure that was rumored to be buried deep within the ancient temple ruins.

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