in search of
phrase
: attempting to find : looking for
Scientists are in search of the answer.
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As a high-schooler, Brown had gone to the county library in search of more information.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
For visitors to Mexico City in search of deeper Frida immersion than the typical sites, what follows are some personal recommendations from her closest living family.
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Theo Lee,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Others will relocate in search of lower cost of living, proximity to family, or lifestyles.
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Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
But the circles must be smaller, pushing back on criticism that geofence warrants are too often made in bad faith and in search of probable cause.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
For visitors to Mexico City in search of deeper Frida immersion than the typical sites, what follows are some personal recommendations from her closest living family.
—
Theo Lee,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Others will relocate in search of lower cost of living, proximity to family, or lifestyles.
—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
But the circles must be smaller, pushing back on criticism that geofence warrants are too often made in bad faith and in search of probable cause.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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“In search of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20search%20of. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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