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sought after

Speech parts

1. sought after - Adjective

2. sought after - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

greatly desired

being searched for

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Examples

When life is so burdensome death has become a sought after refuge. Herodotus

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them. François de La Rochefoucauld

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Money and women are the most sought after and the least known about of any two things we have. Will Rogers

I got picked on a lot. I was a complete geek in school. I had braces. I didn't have the hot girlfriend. I wasn't ever sought after. I was a stocky, awkward kid who got laughed off the tennis court when I tried that. Josh Brolin

A jewel is sought after and has not to seek. Kālidāsa

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