as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I'll try to track down his last known address
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My son finds me at the edge of the pool with a second drink, working through the Sunday crossword on my phone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025 -
The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Zoë officially takes over Sarah's investigation into Dinah and learns a few key details, including that the gas main had been shut off for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who locates them is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8255, or call 911.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
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More than $22,000 in Canadian dollars has been raised through the family’s GoFundMe campaign since May 28, with donations going toward the search for the missing individuals and a reward for whoever locates them.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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As a precaution, the district continues to advise residents to avoid contact with waterways in southwest Jefferson County, including Northern Ditch, Southern Ditch and Pond Creek, which runs down to the Salt River.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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This is the moment when Tyrique George runs down the right flank and sends a cross into the area, which takes a bit of a deflection.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Tracks (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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