sought
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For many, this month's incident felt at odds with Bhutan's self-cultivated image as a peaceful Buddhist nation that has sought to prioritise social wellbeing over material growth through its "Gross National Happiness" philosophy.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Local BJP leader Rajneesh Singh sought an investigation into issues linked to donations and the people involved in managing them.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Two months later, those talks have yet to yield results sought by local leaders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
And when it does, at least some portion of it will no longer transit through Hormuz, as several Gulf countries have sought overland alternatives such as new pipelines and pipeline expansions.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Instead, they sought the warmth of the fire for the rest of the night.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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