as in pursuing
to go in search of
every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent
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In Italy, prosecutors have tackled the endemic issue of undocumented workers, pursuing several brands for failing to properly audit their manufacturers, some of whom subcontracted production to sweatshops.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026 -
According to a restraining order application filed by the ex-husband of Palacios’ girlfriend, the agent said in a phone call that ICE was pursuing a criminal investigation over his name being made public.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Sacramento city councilmember is also the latest among a series of progressive candidates seeking to challenge longstanding Democratic politicians.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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In these moments, Neolin became the Wolf, seeking the Master of Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Good times for the place have come and gone under various ownerships in the years since, and things are now looking up once more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Just when everything is looking up, things start to get dicey again as Pete vanishes from the backseat of the car just moments before arriving back on Woodstone property.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
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“Searching (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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