as in pursuing
to go in search of
cast about for an answer to the question of why so many people had ignored the victim's cries for help
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Being open to the general public allows guests to get a feel for the space and for staff to build a rapport, said Manon, who is currently pursuing her facilitator license.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Before pursuing acting, Speaks studied Marine and Environmental Science at Hampton University and gained recognition for his research on shark behavior and marine ecosystems.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fiefa, a freshman representative, is seeking to make the jump to Utah’s upper chamber in 2026.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Our ideal client is well traveled and seeking more authentic experiences and off the radar destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with a functioning pair of corneas can see that the San Francisco 49ers are currently looking up at the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West pecking order.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The length of the cold stratification process varies by species, so Phillips recommends looking up each plant’s specific chilling requirement and planning accordingly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Casting about (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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