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[sur-ching] / ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ /


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The club were not simply searching for a tactician.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When generative AI models such as ChatGPT or Claude respond to human requests, they are not searching a database and pulling out facts.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The idea is called “lifecording” — that there’s an abundance of hardware devices recording your life, with AI processing, summarizing, searching and finding insights and connections.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Utopia Sultana first visited Villa Chardonnay in September 2025 while searching for a sanctuary for four horses whorequired long-term support and specialized care.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

I circled the air with my leg, toes pointed, searching for something, a rock, a ledge.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff