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scour

[skouuhr, skou-er] / skaʊər, ˈskaʊ ər /




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But short-sellers don’t have to scour the graveyard for ideas.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Gough said he has to buy coffee at the price available to him in the moment, and Reverie isn’t big enough to hire a dedicated buyer who can scour for deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Detectives asked local police forces to scour their missing person databases, and checked the man's DNA and fingerprints with national records.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Cellphone pinging: Investigators, particularly those with FBI technical units, will use geo-fencing to scour the cell towers around Guthrie’s home for cellphone users.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The fumes burn the inside of my nose as I scour the stove.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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