scour
Example Sentences
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But short-sellers don’t have to scour the graveyard for ideas.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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
It is unclear whether U.S. air power, used to scour the Iranian coastline along the strait, would be enough to provide relief.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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 three of us scour all the scabs from our bodies, helping with the others’ backs, and come out the same pink as the sky.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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