25
desired(verb, adjective, required, wanted, requested)
16
wanted(verb, adjective, required, requested)
13
searched(verb, pursued, searched)
10
asked(verb, questioned)
9
hunted(verb, adjective, required, wanted, pursued)
7
seek
7
strove(verb, pursued)
6
petitioned(verb, adjective, requested, petitioned)
6
questioned(verb, adjective, questioned, requested)
6
request
6
requisitioned(verb, adjective, requested)
6
solicited(verb, adjective, requested)
6
required
5
demanded(verb, adjective, requested)
5
quested(verb, pursued)
5
requested(verb, adjective, required, requested, summoned)
5
pursued(verb, pursued)
5
aimed(verb, pursued)
5
seeking
3
sought-after(adjective, attractive, suitable, prominent, fashionable)
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