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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According to Ritter, defense attorneys could have been searching for a final opportunity to strengthen Anthony's position before the case reached the jury.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026 -
The Pentagon is searching for new ways to protect military satellite communications from electronic attacks in space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The beach is easy to access from the hotel, and kids will delight in exploring the tide pools along the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Skirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirring. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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