locate

Example Sentences

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"This was... a race against the clock, as it was critical that we locate the downed aviator as quickly as possible, while at the same time keeping our enemies misdirected," Ratcliffe told the news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Detectives from Kent Police would like to locate Tobias Agbaje and Kieron Barnes, who it is believed were known to the deceased.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Both the US and Iran scrambled to locate the remaining US serviceman in a mountainous region of south-western Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

U.S. forces worked to locate the airman as Iranian forces — and even civilians — were encouraged to find him first, raising fears he could be captured.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

When you turn you cannot locate him in the room, though there are more patrons walking along with you than you had seen within the glass.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern