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were seeking my approval vs were seeing my approval

The correct phrase is "were seeking my approval." The verb "seeking" is the appropriate choice in this context to convey the action of trying to obtain approval. "Seeing" does not fit the meaning of the sentence.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 692 views

were seeking my approval

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was trying to obtain approval from the speaker.

were seeing my approval

This phrase is incorrect in this context. "Seeing" does not convey the intended meaning of seeking approval.

This phrase would not be used to express the idea of someone trying to obtain approval.

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