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search party



NOUN
posse
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So plan a search party, do it by committee.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

When he was two years old, a search party of Buddhist officials recognised him as the reincarnation of the 13 previous Dalai Lamas and he was enthroned before he turned four.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2025

The search party had focused on a route heading down the mountain after spotting a light there, but the dense forest created issues with detecting movement.

From BBC May 12, 2025

She didn’t need to explain any further to other “Frenchie” lovers who joined in her search and became Havoc’s search party.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2025

I say, "Very funny," and I then tell her about the search party.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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