as in pursued
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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Every victim deserves to be heard, and every allegation will be thoroughly investigated and pursued in accordance with the law.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026 -
Opportunities are pursued based on commercial judgment, with legal feasibility evaluated as a secondary step.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Both cities sought voter approval for a half-cent sales tax dedicated to maintaining local services while keeping revenue under local control.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Kings, poets, scientists and revolutionaries wanted to meet him and sought his advice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Shopped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shopped%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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