as in shops (for)
to go in search of
went foraging for change for the parking meter
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The ruling closes a financial front in Britain’s asylum fight as Starmer’s government pursues new border controls, while Rwanda acknowledges the decision but highlights a dissent underscoring the case’s legal complexity.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026 -
Overall, Oreo pursues collaboration strategies at both the global and local levels, with Foley citing a Post Malone US-exclusive collaboration and a recent Blackpink Asia-exclusive release.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Key highlights from the event included Nvidia unveiling new PC processors developed with Microsoft, as the world’s most valuable company by market cap seeks to dominate every layer of the AI market.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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As the federal government seeks to impose populism from above, pluralism from above is another real possibility.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Suddenly, sensing my presence, François looks up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Greta keeps her grasp and looks up at Miranda's face.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Forages (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forages%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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