scour
Example Sentences
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That counterfeit supply chain has long been a concern for automakers, who employ teams to scour for fake parts out of reputational fear and to protect customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
This looks like the moment to scour for opportunities to buy stocks outside of the highflying data center-driven names.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The University of Plymouth's Cosmic Dust in the City project aims to "inspire curiosity" and encourage people to scour gutters and rooftops safely in the quest for micrometeorites.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
One day, he ordered his teenage sons, Luis and Mateus Jr., to scour the internet for something suitable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
For days afterward, Pax would scour the ashy fire bed for overlooked scraps.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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