search (for or out)

as in to pursue
to go in search of every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent

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  • Despite Colombia’s reliance on American spending, Petro has pursued controversial diplomatic pursuits that often run counter to Washington’s geopolitical agenda.
    Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
  • But there's a ton of science to do first: NASA is currently pursuing innovations in the air, food, water, power, shelter, spacesuits, and communications that astronauts will need.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • Gabbard, who sought to repeal the controversial law that authorizes the U.S. government to collect the communications of foreigners abroad without a warrant, has since reversed her stance.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to financial damages, the association seeks to have the court issue an injunction to force them to comply and change their behaviors.
    Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • Engaging in mindfulness requires active meditation through viewing everything as a wonder — from looking up at the clouds to simply breathing in and out.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Argo’s Darron Greer Jr. didn’t look up as the scoreboard continuously updated his scoring total.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Search (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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