scavenger

Example Sentences

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In August, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani hosted a citywide scavenger hunt, inviting voters to scour the boroughs in search of historic political sites.

From Los Angeles Times

In this case, the power company operating the plant where the canister vanished has expressed concern that a scrap metal scavenger might have taken it to sell.

From New York Times

There were last-minute scavenger hunts for laptop chargers, work IDs, car keys and school assignments.

From Seattle Times

Simply download the GooseChase app to your phone and snap photos and videos as the app guides you through the scavenger hunt.

From Seattle Times

Normally, a ranger will arrive on the scene, move the body away from the road to prevent scavengers from also getting hit and then take some samples.

From Fox News