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search high and low

VERB
dig
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delve find go into retrieve search sift uncover unearth
STRONG
expose extricate inquire probe prospect research root
WEAK
bring to light come across come up with dig down look into shake down turn inside out turn upside down

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The net result is that new students aren’t rushing into the field, while families must search high and low for qualified help.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2021

The really hardcore, committed video game players will search high and low to find the newest system.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2021

We will search high and low for someone to make a difference.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2017

The institution is encouraging little visitors to search high and low for hidden egg sculptures during its annual Easter Egg Hunt.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2017

Peck, in dressing for the fray, did not recognize the shining boot, and having put on one began to search high and low for the other.

From The Story of Cooperstown by Birdsall, Ralph