in search of

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Arrington said on Tuesday police planned to have extra patrols and were canvassing impacted areas in search of witnesses. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 July 2024 With Isaiah Hartenstein signing a lucrative deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Knicks are in search of center help behind Mitchell Robinson, and Hukporti, the 58th and final pick of the June draft, is a seven-foot phenom with elite athleticism. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024 During the investigation, state police detectives combed the area in search of witnesses or video surveillance. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2024 Americans moved to these parts of the country in search of cheaper housing after stay-at-home orders instituted to slow the spread of the virus gave workers the flexibility to work anywhere in the country. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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