seek refuge

Frequency: 7.814.2 per million words

Slightly more formal than 'look for'

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Examples (10)

  • They sought refuge in the mountains.
  • Many people were forced to seek refuge from the civil war.
  • The persecuted family decided to seek refuge abroad.
  • When the storm hit, we had to seek refuge in an old barn.
  • He often seeks refuge in books to escape reality.
  • She will seek refuge with relatives until it's safe to return.
  • The animals sought refuge deep within the forest during the fire.
  • Do you think they will seek refuge at the embassy?
  • Having lost everything, they had no choice but to seek refuge in the neighboring country.
  • Artistic expression was his way to seek refuge from the world's harshness.