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[kwest] / kwɛst /


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But that split second fortifies Morrison, confirming that his quest to Everest is for everyone that he’s lost, and every heartstopping moment along the way.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

Our country began with a quest for abundant land, and we now find ourselves facing self-inflicted housing shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Ash Dykes, 35, from Old Colwyn, Conwy, holds five world records but his most recent quest was the first of six back-to-back expeditions he will take on in extreme environments.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Danny Palumbo went on a quest to find out.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

Nemesis had called him the seventh wheel, the odd man out on the quest.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

And in the pursuit of survival, there’s rarely time for side quests.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

In addition to checking off my goals, I was also heavily encouraged to shop for my bird’s closet, furnish his apartment, and complete the in-app quests.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

Touring less would allow Washburn more time to stock his YouTube channel with clips of hikes and other quests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Caleb said he had a habit of going on "strange side quests" but this was "probably the most out there of the lot".

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Sure, he did a lot of teleporting around the OASIS, completing quests and leveling up his avatar, but he didn’t actually know anything.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

But the University of Liverpool academic tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that's "possible but highly improbable", as anyone who's quested for that final, obscure sticker will know.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2022

As for Bimini, it’s the name of a Bahamian island chain and the supposed site of the mythic Fountain of Youth quested after by Ponce de Leon, the early 16th century Spanish explorer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2021

A few days ago in a galaxy not so far away, an estimated 65,000 “Star Wars” fans from across the globe quested their way to the biggest convention center in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2019

Don’t call me evil—or “toxic”—because I’ve never quested after the liquid sublime.

From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2013

They set off again, the hunters bunched a little by fear of the mentioned beast, while Jack quested ahead.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

The Irish Times describes it as a "an endearingly honest, questing record about friendship, faith, art, meaning and, appropriately for Easter, death and the possibility of rebirth".

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

There he encountered climbers questing to conquer the Seven Summits—the highest mountain peaks on each continent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

A long-time proponent of independence for his Flemish-speaking region, he would be loath to relinquish the post of prime minister after years of questing for the top job.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025

The more elaborate the setup, the more active the crabs become, climbing, crawling, and exploring with their endlessly questing antennae.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025

Then the Labrador walked up to the cat, who rose on his hind legs, placing black forepaws on the neck of the great dog who towered above him, gently questing at the torn ear.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford


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