seeker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that seeks.
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Rocketry.
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a device in a missile that locates a target by sensing some characteristic of the target, as heat emission.
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a missile equipped with such a device.
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Etymology
Origin of seeker
Example Sentences
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Under the new rules, asylum seekers' cases will be reviewed every 30 months, after which they could be sent to their country of origin, provided it is deemed safe to do so.
From BBC
This week, Mahmood visited reception and removal centres for asylum seekers near Copenhagen, the Danish capital, to examine how a tougher set of policies were working in practice.
From BBC
These local articles brought in more curiosity seekers.
From Literature
Meanwhile, the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels has fallen by 19% to 30,657, as more people are moved into longer-term accommodation.
From BBC
According to the UN refugee agency, "there are no formal procedures for asylum seekers to apply for refugee status" in the country.
From Barron's
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