searched for
Example Sentences
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The researchers then searched for another important clue.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Authorities warned residents in the area to stay inside and lock their doors as they searched for Spencer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
More than a million job seekers have searched for data-center roles on the hiring website Indeed this year; in August, searches were up eightfold from early 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
We obtained co-ordinates from an intelligence source for multiple locations US authorities suspected he could have been held at, and searched for him for more than a month, but found no sign of him.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Although this position would result in a draw in most cases, the two young American colleagues searched for hours for any possibility that Bobby could squeeze out a win when play resumed.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
