locate

Example Sentences

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"Throughout this case investigators worked with a number of police services across the UK in order to locate Garfield and bring him to justice before court," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The first pilot was found Friday, but it took more than 36 hours to locate the second aviator who was hiding in a mountain crevice.

From Barron's • 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

“Let’s move out. Your mission is to locate and recover the bullion. Watch for booby traps. I didn’t trust Fowl when he was alive, and I definitely don’t trust him now that he’s dead.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer