Sought

The homeless sought shelter from a shower.

The homeless sought shelter from the chilly shower.

We sought to come to terms with them.

The fans sought to shake the actress's hand.

Admission to the club is eagerly sought.

That talent is much sought after.

We sought the shade to rest.

He sought shelter from the rain.

He sought to be rich and famous.

They sought to punish him for his crime but he escaped.