in search of
Example Sentences
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Albania has been in a demographic crisis for decades, as people emigrate abroad in search of better work prospects.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Once free of the 80-degree heat and clear of the Capitol building’s magnetometers, I beelined past sweaty tour groups in search of lawmakers who might own a pair of shoes from the president.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
She was backed up by England's impressive spin attack, who stifled New Zealand's ability to rotate the strike which curtailed the scoring and prompted some loose shots in search of boundaries.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
And psychologists and psychiatrists say kids, in their formative years, could easily see extremist content online and, in some cases, possibly connect with extremist groups in search of social belonging.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Fern went flying through the house in search of Ma Charles’s tambourine.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
