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searching

[sur-ching] / ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ /


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She thanked supporters who have continued searching for answers while asking the public to closely examine the newly released notes.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

This demonstrated that the neuropeptides were not merely associated with caregiving but could actively influence whether an ant nurtured larvae or went searching for food.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

The upstart circuit has been searching for funding ever since the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund announced that it was pulling out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

While playing through the knee injury, and searching for a mechanical adjustment to take some pressure off it, Ohtani’s execution has wavered.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

I sit on my hands to steady my tremor, and count and breathe, count and breathe, searching the depths of me for another ounce of courage.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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