scour
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AFP journalists saw rescue dogs and their handlers scour the pile of broken concrete and jagged metal bars.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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
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
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
Nathan no longer said perhaps; only a faint spark of hope, obstinately refusing to die, brought him out each dawn to scour the heavens for a sign.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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