'Sought' in the Bible

And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay [their] hands on him at [that] same hour, and they were afraid of the people, for they knew that he had told this parable with reference to them.

In this case, moreover, it is sought in stewards that one be found faithful.

But [it is] good to be sought zealously in good at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

but [when he] was in Rome, he diligently sought me and found [me].

For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, occasion would not have been sought for a second.

For you know that also afterwards, [when he] wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, because he did not find an occasion for repentance, although he sought it with tears.

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace meant for you sought and made careful inquiry,