Examples of in search of in a Sentence
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Hospitals jammed Long lines of residents of the Beecher District, where the twister struck north of Flint, sought State Police passes to return to the devastated area in search of loved ones and personal property.
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Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Their work took them to the Cannes film market, which coincides with the film festival every May, in search of international deals.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Three men accused of breaking into dozens of UPS warehouses across the U.S. in search of expensive electronics have pleaded guilty to the burglary scheme that lasted more than two years, federal prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
In cities like London and New York, AR Easter egg hunts have drawn thousands of participants, each exploring historical landmarks and city streets through their screens in search of digital eggs.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Among those still missing is Miguel Luna, a father of three who came to the United States 19 years ago from El Salvador in search of a better life.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
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Maynor Suazo was originally from Santa Bárbara in Honduras but moved to the US in search of a better life, his brother said.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Buyers are also in search of terrazzo, whether on floors or countertops; the trendy material can cut 3.7 days off your selling time.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Half of one village, the entirety of the next have departed in the years since the water dried up — in search of jobs, of food, of any means of survival.
—Lynsey Addario Victoria Kim, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Their work took them to the Cannes film market, which coincides with the film festival every May, in search of international deals.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Three men accused of breaking into dozens of UPS warehouses across the U.S. in search of expensive electronics have pleaded guilty to the burglary scheme that lasted more than two years, federal prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
In cities like London and New York, AR Easter egg hunts have drawn thousands of participants, each exploring historical landmarks and city streets through their screens in search of digital eggs.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Among those still missing is Miguel Luna, a father of three who came to the United States 19 years ago from El Salvador in search of a better life.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Related article ‘Black box’ data recorder recovered from ship that struck Baltimore bridge as recovery efforts continue
Maynor Suazo was originally from Santa Bárbara in Honduras but moved to the US in search of a better life, his brother said.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Buyers are also in search of terrazzo, whether on floors or countertops; the trendy material can cut 3.7 days off your selling time.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Half of one village, the entirety of the next have departed in the years since the water dried up — in search of jobs, of food, of any means of survival.
—Lynsey Addario Victoria Kim, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
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“In search of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20search%20of. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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