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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According to his grandfather, Roley wanted to become a firefighter and was actively pursuing the profession.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025 -
The deputy pursued Finley, reaching speeds up to 118 mph in a 45 mph zone, according to court documents. Finley then turned around at a gas station before continuing south on the highway, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Whether there are other outlets from which workers can seek redress is unclear.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Having won the Europa Conference League and finished fourth in the Premier League to clinch Champions League football next season, things had been looking up for Enzo Maresca’s young squad.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Some looked up with surprised expressions on their faces.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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