scour
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So it makes sense to scour for opportunities in areas that have charts that do not look as if they’re at nosebleed levels.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The University of Plymouth's Cosmic Dust in the City project aims to "inspire curiosity" and encourage people to scour gutters and rooftops safely in the quest for micrometeorites.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Caught in the middle is American mining company KoBold Metals, which uses AI to scour for copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Cellphone pinging: Investigators, particularly those with FBI technical units, will use geo-fencing to scour the cell towers around Guthrie’s home for cellphone users.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
If you find no one, scour the sand near the opening for footprints.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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