as in pursues
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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Michael Reaves / Getty Images Not every school pursues such a transfer-centric roster.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026 -
The math is hard in either scenario that the House pursues to approve the program.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also seeks to improve air traffic control training and processes.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Edds lawsuit seeks a ruling that limits the city’s authority on the existing pavement footprint, constraining its ability to respond to future bluff movement.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 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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Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson looks up at the scoreboard during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Searches (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searches%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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