as in to pursue
to go in search of
engineers are still shopping around for solutions to several critical flaws in the aircraft's design
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Buss reportedly was upset with the way James dismissed his part in pursuing Westbrook and blamed others after the move failed, according to ESPN.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Steele was considering pursuing a job in the NBA or becoming an assistant at a major college program.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Left to its own, Greenland will face relentless pressure from adversarial powers seeking influence through investment, infrastructure and political leverage.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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These are typically ultra-high-net-worth buyers — entrepreneurs, senior executives and company founders — seeking privacy, an exceptional year-round lifestyle and long-term value in a welcoming community with limited supply and global appeal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Shop (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shop%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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