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they set sail to seek a new route to the Indies—zarparon en busca de una nueva ruta a las Indias
Either they sought the site out, or they followed a link that interests them.
Old Chicago execs decided not to push wine by the bottle, though bottles are available if customers seek it out.
Clubs and societies all over the country are organising fundraisers and shops and pubs have buckets organised that they don't need to shake or rattle - customers seek them out to make their donation.
A suitably manual project for the day is sought out.
The situation facing some women upon their release, however, is so desolate that they have returned to the prison seeking food and shelter.
Far from being regarded as nutty they were sought out as sages or holy men.
People were asked to reapply and new presenters were sought out.
The very best of that international expertise was sought out and hired, a move which proved invaluable.
Many cards were outdated as people moved to new jobs, forcing him to seek them out before starting all over again.
Spotting a small group of shoppers seeking protection from the cold in a bus shelter, he turns his megaphone in their direction.
We darted form place to place, seeking what little cover we could find.
Rather, such evidence is not unearthed because of the lack of the will to seek it out.
I wonder whether I sought them out as friends because of it.
However it wasn't long before the church could no longer cope with the volume of people seeking a place for food, shelter and chat and so new premises were sought.
A customer who seeks you out through the Internet is another story.
With post-war prosperity, the baby boom, and increased college attendance, the masses started coming, whether the museums sought them out or not.
Journalists from other papers can confirm that I never sought them out.
Dom raced back to Don and explained that there was a boy who sought food and shelter.
Realizing that the city was far too crowded to find shelter, they sought a hiding place in the woods.
Their only shelter is an abandoned trench, where they rest and seek refuge, but little do they know that their nightmare has only just begun.
Many in earshot of the blast feared the Germans had landed and sought refuge in air raid shelters.
There is a pattern of not ensuring that those responsible for criminal acts have been sought out and brought before the law.
He had searched near 10 islands, seeking her out.
They are now in the capital, Monrovia, seeking refuge and shelter, of which there is none.
We both are seeking for an effective way to deal with this situation.
The truth is, I sought you out because I knew you wouldn't talk to me.
If the crop does not remove all these nutrients, lower rates are applied or alternative fields are sought out.
After a strong swim we sought shelter close against the substrate, watching the reef inhabitants engage in their own dangerous games of hide and seek.
Mixed-breed dogs, once the domain of US animal shelters, are being sought by an increasing number of Americans looking for special pooches.
Mr Hughes was critical of the Government for the way in which foreign nurses have been sought out and employed at times of crisis, only to be let go again a short time later.
Widespread logging destroyed winter shelter, while lumber-jacks sought the lean meat.
I had always known them to be a very, very consistent advocate for civil liberties, but we disagreed on so many issues that I never really sought them out in terms of an ally.
Through successful marketing programs, these companies have acquired loyal customer bases willing to seek them out and buy their brands on-line.
2
(try to obtain)
(work/shelter/companionship)buscar
(explanation/solution)tratar de encontrar
(solution/explanation)buscar
she was seeking revenge—quería vengarse
she's always seeking attention—siempre está tratando de llamar la atención
As such, only verbal consent was sought and obtained.
In none of the transfer cases which have been cited to us had the consent of the man been sought or obtained.
In addition, regardless of any possibilities for dialogue, it was never clear whether the regime actively sought a complete cessation of violence.
He's agreed to seek counseling, but I believe it's too late.
These were representatives of a bankrupt regime that sought salvation in a turn towards capitalism.
They are an incredibly valuable resource to a transforming Army that has desired and sought adaptive capacity in its leaders.
Despite this, many people do not seek help for their problems.
Trained as a psychiatric nurse, she suggests there are social reasons why parents today are actively seeking outside advice.
They seek to establish their own state to oppress people, legally and officially.
The British government then sought his extradition on charges relating to offences committed 20 years ago.
It was the interview he had been seeking for three years.
He advised couples who suspected they may be growing apart to seek counselling early.
The council said it would not pursue legal costs against parents who sought a judicial review on the closure.
In addition to the claim for prerogative relief, the prosecutor also seeks an injunction against the third respondent.
In such situations, it is understandable that parents should seek an explanation, in a vain attempt at closure.
The applicant also seeks leave to challenge the sentence.
The company has been actively seeking clarification regarding the status of the company.
Recognizing the limitations of art education in the United States, Coleman sought training in Paris.
I will hear argument on whether the injunction should be extended pending any appeal, if permission to appeal is sought and obtained.
Your willingness to seek training beyond the studio's requirements sends a very strong message.
3
(request)
(help/approval)pedir
we had to seek the advice of a specialist—tuvimos que asesorarnos con un especialista
People concerned should seek medical attention when early symptoms set in.
Following advice from a teacher, Smriti sought medical help but the doctor did not tell her that her son was suffering from schizophrenia.
A constant feeling of tiredness nagged at him and eventually he sought medical help.
A deaf person, more often than not, delays seeking medical help, partly due to the wrong notion that his condition is incurable.
Initially, her behaviour went unnoticed and the first time she sought medical help was when she asked her mother to bring her to the doctor.
I've tried to get him to accept my advice that he should seek medical help, but he persists.
It is thought that fewer than 20% of sufferers with moderate to severe symptoms have sought medical advice.
If anything serious happens to you or a person for whom you have responsibility, or you have any medical concerns, you should seek advice from a medical professional.
Many affected people do not seek help from professionals.
Today the opposite applies: the patient seeks information and advice and then decides on the treatment he or she would like.
They had to go from pillar to post, seeking assistance for medical attention and subsequent rehabilitation.
If your kid starts complaining about any of the obvious symptoms the last thing you want to do is encourage the behavior by seeking medical attention.
The mother thinks the problem may be the girl's tongue, so they went to the hospital, seeking medical intervention.
However, if parents do have concerns about their child's health, they should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
The police could have sought medical attention for Paul.
If skin is badly torn or if bleeding persists, apply pressure to stop the bleeding, then seek medical help.
In May, he turned up in Baghdad seeking medical treatment, U.S. officials later learned.
He was spurred by discovering that he had prostate cancer, which was completely cured because he sought medical help straight away.
After World War II, many Canadians actively sought the advice and intervention of psychologists to solve their everyday problems.
I have not yet sought medical advice, but propose to do so.
4formal
(try to bring about)
(reconciliation)buscar
(reconciliation)tratar de lograr
to seek to + inf—intentar + inf
they sought to overthrow the government—trataron de / intentaron derrocar al gobierno