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 -
And Anna, the opera singer working in London, shared all our experiences of bucking family tradition, pursuing the arts and craving the spotlight.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
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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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, looks up toward the scoreboard in the closing seconds in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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At the risk of overreacting to one hot night by Murray, Denver's supporting cast certainly looked up to the task in taking Game 5 by 16 points on a 13-point night by Jokic.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 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 18 May. 2025.
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