in search of

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: attempting to find : looking for
Scientists are in search of the answer.

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Professional interior designers will often turn to HomeGoods in search of affordable yet stylish finds that will elevate any room. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025 Experts say this is partly because bears are increasingly venturing out of their traditional habitats and into urban areas in search of food. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 Nearly 50 years would pass before Gardner climbed that tower again, this time in search of inspiration from the terra cotta friezes of birds of prey and Native American warriors that are carved into the side of the school’s building. Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar. Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in search of

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“In search of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20search%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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