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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The New York Times, have pursued legal action over unauthorized use of their content.[^4] For most businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, appearing in AI answers represents valuable free exposure and brand recognition.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025 -
Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Today’s digital nomads are seeking remote work destinations that offer reliable Wi-Fi, inspiring workspaces, and even enriching learning environments for their children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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According to authorities, the group sought to radicalize and recruit teens to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2025
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Or maybe there is some friend who has a really strong moral compass and people look up to him.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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With Bryce Young’s progress things are looking up and GM Dan Morgan and the Panthers are looking to build off that, starting with the selection of wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 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 9 May. 2025.
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