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Does anyone know if "sought for" can be used at the end of a clause, phrase, or sentence, even if "for" might be redundant? I'm not speaking of "sought for [something]", but "sought for" as an ending (with a period or comma only).

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    That was the goal sought for? No need for for, built into the word sought. If redundant, just don't. To seek is to look for, already.
    – Yosef Baskin
    Mar 24, 2022 at 22:30
  • Yes, agree. Certainly, in prose. However, the specific use is for poetry/song. Trying for meter, rhythm, and an ideal number of syllables. Also, for example, consider "fought for", where it make obvious sense. Also, I was wondering about historical usages, perhaps outdated uses.
    – Frixos
    Mar 24, 2022 at 22:38
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    Welcome to EL&U...consider doing a minimum of research as requested on the Help Page...that said, your Q appears interesting.
    – Cascabel_StandWithUkraine_
    Mar 24, 2022 at 22:45
  • It would help if you explained why you think it might not be acceptable at the end of a clause or sentence. I can think of plenty of examples that end with "for", preceded by a past participle: sought, fought, claimed, spied, framed, died, came, lied, named, cried, famed, tried....
    – Chappo Hasn't Forgotten Monica
    Mar 25, 2022 at 8:48
  • Responding to Chappo: I'm trying to find just one example where it is acceptable. I see you included "sought" in your list.
    – Frixos
    Mar 30, 2022 at 21:31

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