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    seeking

    US /si:k/

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    UK /si:k/

    A2
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo ask someone for help
    I am seeking information about this man
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo search for; try to find or do; look for
    He is seeking freedom in the UK as a refugee.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo try to achieve something
    I am seeking to be the top salesperson this year

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    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
    • it's held up as an example for any country seeking to grow a robust, high-tech economy.

      it's held up as an example for any country seeking to grow a robust, high-tech economy.

    • and it's held up as an example for any country seeking to grow a robust, high-tech economy.

      and it's held up as an example for any country seeking to grow a robust, high-tech economy.

    B1

    Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash

    02:23Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash
    • After the two countries traded airstrikes last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a separate crisis as the International Criminal Court announced today it's seeking to arrest him and Israel's defense minister on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for civilian attacks and starvation in Gaza.

      After the two countries traded airstrikes last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a separate crisis as the International Criminal Court announced today it's seeking to arrest him and Israel's defense minister on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for civilian attacks and starvation in Gaza.

    • The ICC also seeking to arrest Hamas leaders for their brutal October 7 attack that started the Israel-Hamas war.

      The ICC also seeking to arrest Hamas leaders for their brutal October 7 attack that started the Israel-Hamas war.

    B1

    Chuando Tan (56 years old) - "Start Doing This EVERY DAY!" - The secret of youth and longevity!

    05:01Chuando Tan (56 years old) - "Start Doing This EVERY DAY!" - The secret of youth and longevity!
    • Chuando's message of holistic health and longevity is an important one, and his approach serves as a valuable lesson for those seeking to improve their own health and well-being.  

      Chuando's message of holistic health and longevity is an important one, and his approach serves as a valuable lesson for those seeking to improve their own health and well-being.  

    • approach serves as a valuable lesson for those  seeking to improve their own health and wellbeing.  

      approach serves as a valuable lesson for those  seeking to improve their own health and wellbeing.  

    B1

    Families sue Universal Orlando after actor made white-power ‘OK’ gesture posing with girls

    02:21Families sue Universal Orlando after actor made white-power ‘OK’ gesture posing with girls
    • The families are seeking more than $30,000 in damages, claiming Universal Orlando violated the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

      The families are seeking more than $30,000 in damages, claiming Universal Orlando violated the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

    • The families are seeking more than $30,000 in damages, claiming Universal Orlando violated the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

      The families are seeking more than $30,000 in damages, claiming Universal Orlando violated the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

    B1

    Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties

    04:08Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties
    • You've made clear that as the future Taiwan President, your priorities are increasing Taiwan's military preparedness and also seeking dialogue negotiations with mainland China.

      You've made clear that as the future Taiwan President, your priorities are increasing Taiwan's military preparedness and also seeking dialogue negotiations with mainland China.

    • You've made clear that as the future Taiwan president, your priorities are increasing Taiwan's military preparedness and also seeking dialogue, negotiations with mainland China.

      You've made clear that as the future Taiwan president, your priorities are increasing Taiwan's military preparedness and also seeking dialogue, negotiations with mainland China.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • Actually, as a member of Congress, I helped to introduce legislation that would ensure that we don't criminalize those who are seeking asylum and refuge in this country.

      Actually, as a member of Congress, I helped to introduce legislation that would ensure that we don't criminalize those who are seeking asylum and refuge in this country.

    • Actually, as a member of Congress, I helped to introduce legislation that would ensure that we don't criminalize those who are seeking asylum and refuge in this country.

      Actually, as a member of Congress, I helped to introduce legislation that would ensure that we don't criminalize those who are seeking asylum and refuge in this country.

    B1

    How to Survive a Building Explosion

    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • Consider seeking medical advice when dealing with PTSD or bodily trauma to prevent any of these negative long-term effects.

      Consider seeking medical advice when dealing with PTSD or bodily trauma to prevent any of these negative long-term effects.

    • Consider seeking medical advice when dealing with PTSD or bodily trauma to prevent any of these negative long-term effects.

      Consider seeking medical advice when dealing with PTSD or bodily trauma to prevent any of these negative long-term effects.

    B1

    If You Feel You Aren't Good Enough Watch This | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner

    11:48If You Feel You Aren't Good Enough Watch This | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner
    • It's seeking approval from others.

      It's seeking approval from others.

    • It's seeking approval from others.

      It's seeking approval from others.

    A2

    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • So it's kind of easy to say like, oh drink more water or eat a more balanced meal, but a lot of people have kind of tried this before or are already doing it in their life, so it doesn't kind of seem like something you can really easily latch on to. Whereas when you say cut out all carbs, that's like a new thing that you can bring into your life that feels like you're really changing something. So trends tend to be something that's new, kind of strange sounding, and something that you can easily latch on to that people think may improve their life. Now we should point out that in terms of the wellness industry, not everything is a scam. As you said up top, it's a massive industry and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence. My question for you is this though, where is the line? When does it become problematic? It's really tough to draw that line sometimes because you've got most of the trends that I see tend to be kind of in this middle area where they don't work, but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them. It may lead to something, it may make you happier in some way, but it kind of is this middle ground where, oh it is a lie, but at least there's no direct harm being caused. And then you have the next step, which is selling a product that may not have any harms, costs a lot of money, but also doesn't work. So that's actually ripping people off. Then you've got the next step where someone tries a wellness trend or believes in these products so much that they don't then seek mainstream medical care. That's really problematic because it delays treatment, it can delay prevention, which is really the most important point in medical care, and it can cause people to have a bit of distrust in mainstream medicine and think that this maybe natural solution that an influence is selling is better than a pharmaceutical or doctor recommended treatment. And then there's the last step where influencers recommend products or regimes that are actively harmful. So this is when they recommend disordered eating habits or a product that has a high concentration of some chemical or some, I don't know, byproducts that can actually cause harm. Now I think it's easy for people to watch this and say, oh how could people fall for these scams? But the fact is there are a lot of vulnerable people. Perhaps they have consulted a doctor, they haven't found a solution, and they sincerely want that solution. Do you think that plays in to this becoming so popular, this trend taking off? It's so easy to be swept up when you're seeing video after video after video from these beautiful influencers who've changed their lives and look at that and be like, wow, I want to feel like, I want my gut to be healthy, I want my hormones to be balanced. These terms are meaningless and gut health, for example, is so complex. An influencer on TikTok is not going to know how to solve it. We talked about aspiration, we talked about people seeking a solution. Are there any other reasons that these online trends go viral, that they're so effective for the influencer in promoting themselves? I think one thing that these viral trends tend to do really well for influencers is to be a successful influencer, you need to have a story, you need to have a character arc. These wellness trends are a really easy way to create a character arc for yourself. You could say, come with me on my journey to heal my cortisol levels. It's one of those things where, okay, well now I'm going to tune in and see if this influencer does heal their cortisol. Even if they're doing completely separate things. One trend that people may have seen is cortisol face, which is when there's just like a bit of fat in your face.

      So it's kind of easy to say like, oh drink more water or eat a more balanced meal, but a lot of people have kind of tried this before or are already doing it in their life, so it doesn't kind of seem like something you can really easily latch on to. Whereas when you say cut out all carbs, that's like a new thing that you can bring into your life that feels like you're really changing something. So trends tend to be something that's new, kind of strange sounding, and something that you can easily latch on to that people think may improve their life. Now we should point out that in terms of the wellness industry, not everything is a scam. As you said up top, it's a massive industry and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence. My question for you is this though, where is the line? When does it become problematic? It's really tough to draw that line sometimes because you've got most of the trends that I see tend to be kind of in this middle area where they don't work, but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them. It may lead to something, it may make you happier in some way, but it kind of is this middle ground where, oh it is a lie, but at least there's no direct harm being caused. And then you have the next step, which is selling a product that may not have any harms, costs a lot of money, but also doesn't work. So that's actually ripping people off. Then you've got the next step where someone tries a wellness trend or believes in these products so much that they don't then seek mainstream medical care. That's really problematic because it delays treatment, it can delay prevention, which is really the most important point in medical care, and it can cause people to have a bit of distrust in mainstream medicine and think that this maybe natural solution that an influence is selling is better than a pharmaceutical or doctor recommended treatment. And then there's the last step where influencers recommend products or regimes that are actively harmful. So this is when they recommend disordered eating habits or a product that has a high concentration of some chemical or some, I don't know, byproducts that can actually cause harm. Now I think it's easy for people to watch this and say, oh how could people fall for these scams? But the fact is there are a lot of vulnerable people. Perhaps they have consulted a doctor, they haven't found a solution, and they sincerely want that solution. Do you think that plays in to this becoming so popular, this trend taking off? It's so easy to be swept up when you're seeing video after video after video from these beautiful influencers who've changed their lives and look at that and be like, wow, I want to feel like, I want my gut to be healthy, I want my hormones to be balanced. These terms are meaningless and gut health, for example, is so complex. An influencer on TikTok is not going to know how to solve it. We talked about aspiration, we talked about people seeking a solution. Are there any other reasons that these online trends go viral, that they're so effective for the influencer in promoting themselves? I think one thing that these viral trends tend to do really well for influencers is to be a successful influencer, you need to have a story, you need to have a character arc. These wellness trends are a really easy way to create a character arc for yourself. You could say, come with me on my journey to heal my cortisol levels. It's one of those things where, okay, well now I'm going to tune in and see if this influencer does heal their cortisol. Even if they're doing completely separate things. One trend that people may have seen is cortisol face, which is when there's just like a bit of fat in your face.

    • We talked about people seeking a solution.

      We talked about people seeking a solution.

    B1

    口渴的驚人好處,口渴才喝水!!,自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg

    08:26口渴的驚人好處,口渴才喝水!!,自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg
    • Oxytocin is what people with addictions are seeking when they're addicted to certain things, whether it's drugs or alcohol.

      Oxytocin is what people with addictions are seeking when they're addicted to certain things, whether it's drugs or alcohol.

    • Oxytocin is what people with addictions are seeking when they're addicted to certain things.

      Oxytocin is what people with addictions are seeking when they're addicted to certain things.

    B1