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In February Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya agreed to begin what they described as "search and destroy" operations against al Shabaab, in addition to the African Union-mandated peacekeeping force, which is expected to leave Somalia by the end of next year.

From Reuters

But for the most part, ably supported by his band, Pop powered through deathless classics like “Raw Power,” “Gimme Danger,” “Sick of You,” “I Wanna Be Your Dog” and “Search and Destroy.”

Now neighbors Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti have agreed to a joint “search and destroy” military campaign.

"The summit ... agreed to jointly plan and organise a robust operational campaign at the frontline states level, of search and destroy on multiple frontlines aiming at key al Shabaab strongholds across south and central Somalia," they said in a joint statement.

From Reuters

“The illegitimate January 6 Committee’s vote to subpoena President Trump is a political hatchet job read by a political hatchet committee. The committee is illegitimately formed, in violation of House rules, and is organized to search and destroy perceived political enemies,” tweeted Rep. Andy Biggs, Arizona Republican.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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