as in searching
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations
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Crews immediately began attacking the fire while simultaneously searching for victims.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Truly Original is also currently searching for locations for new iterations of Summer House itself.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Perched just minutes from Joshua Tree Village and 15 minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, The Bungalows make a serene base for exploring the High Desert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a fresher avenue of research exploring AI’s effect on the workforce using it is already producing damning insights.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Skirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirring. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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