searched out
Example Sentences
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Think of Sir Richard Francis Burton, who searched out the source of the Nile and visited Mecca disguised as a Muslim pilgrim, or T. E. Lawrence, he of “of-Arabia” fame.
From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021
“When the planes finally got back, I searched out Nathan and there was an older pilot with him,” she said.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2021
“This is fun, isn’t it Dick?” he would remark to his ever-patient brother as they searched out another store.
From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2019
She searched out more cities where she could perform, but Nashville became the place where she had the largest success.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2018
He searched out the part of the prophecy where they’d left off.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
