scour
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A Journal investigation found that the government has paid millions to private contractors to scour the public internet for threats to ICE’s mission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Not everything is a playoff, championship or otherwise high-profile sports event that we will naturally scour the viewing expanse we call television to find,” Corbelli said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
AFP journalists saw rescue dogs and their handlers scour the pile of broken concrete and jagged metal bars.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
While teams of officers scour the park, Karen discovers her daughter has taken over £200 in cash from home, prompting Sgt Kelly to widen the search.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
I scour my brain for details about the farmers market.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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