locate

Example Sentences

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The airport has been actively sharing details on social media in an effort to locate its owner.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"This was... a race against the clock, as it was critical that we locate the downed aviator as quickly as possible, while at the same time keeping our enemies misdirected," Ratcliffe told the news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

U.S. forces worked to locate the airman as Iranian forces — and even civilians — were encouraged to find him first, raising fears he could be captured.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Both the US and Iran scrambled to locate the remaining US serviceman in a mountainous region of south-western Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Half of the postmark—the half we need to locate Mom—is missing.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller