in search of

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For months, they scoured North America in search of the ideal base camp for the biggest, most sprawling World Cup in the 96-year history of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Albania has been in a demographic crisis for decades, as people emigrate abroad in search of better work prospects.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Once free of the 80-degree heat and clear of the Capitol building’s magnetometers, I beelined past sweaty tour groups in search of lawmakers who might own a pair of shoes from the president.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Still in search of her first major victory is Gaby López, whose 68 on Thursday put her just behind the leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Everybody’s health was proposed, from Mr. Laurence, who was considered their special patron, to the astonished guinea pig, who had strayed from its proper sphere in search of its young master.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott