rifling
Example Sentences
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The officers moved through the rapper’s home, rifling through his suits in a walk-in closet and combing through folders of CDs.
From Washington Post
Earlier this month, Indian tax officials spent three days rifling through the Delhi and Mumbai offices of the BBC and cloning some employees’ phones.
From Washington Post
He encouraged other rioters to “look for intel” inside, opening bags and rifling papers until police cleared the room.
From Washington Post
That simplicity makes “What’s in My Bag?” a humble, handy tool for encountering new and unfamiliar music — whether you’re a fan of the artist rifling through their bag or not.
From Washington Post
Later, dozens of Army soldiers entered the building, and protesters could be seen rifling through papers on a desk.
From New York Times
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