scour
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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
Caught in the middle is American mining company KoBold Metals, which uses AI to scour for copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
With the phones barely functioning in Iran, a dedicated team based at AFP's Paris headquarters has been using their contacts to speak to Iranians who have left the country and scour social media.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
But many viewers interpreted the spot not as a feel-good story about pets but as a peek into a world where your doorbell camera can be used to scour video across neighborhoods and beyond.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026
I listen to the radio, scour the Tribune, wait anxiously for the mail drop, and devour Dutchy’s letters when they come, scanning quickly for news—is he okay?
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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