as in pursues
to go in search of
engineers are still shopping around for solutions to several critical flaws in the aircraft's design
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McDonough will lead the league’s strategy, operations and execution as the USL pursues its long-term vision for professional soccer in the United States.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026 -
Once again, Spieth pursues his career Grand Slam.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Motorsports companies are not necessarily going to lead the transition to cleaner energy sources as the world seeks to limit the climate changes resulting from burning fossil fuels.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Greta keeps her grasp and looks up at Miranda's face.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson looks up at the scoreboard during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Shops (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shops%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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