Their purpose is to seek material to read for pleasure.
But if Hollywood is desperately seeking material, it also keeps its priorities.
Terrorist groups are reported to have sought nuclear material for dirty bombs, or worse.
Reith went below to seek material for a raft, but found nothing.
However, the Mindbenders sought material from outside the band.
Mr. Hines says he sought material that reflected his own sense of family.
It seeks new materials for more efficient solar cells.
The company seeks lesser known and even obscure material for remastering into high-quality sound.
European colonizers also sought raw materials like gold, diamonds and timber.
The group assaulted seven fabric shops in Manhattan, seeking nontraditional materials.