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scour

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




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Harpootlian heard rumblings that some of the jurors were displeased with Hill’s conduct and began to scour the back roads of Colleton County to track them down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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

It takes me about twice as long to walk there now, so I leave early to give myself time to scour the sidewalks as thoroughly as possible.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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