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A project called “Last Seen: Finding Families After Slavery” has compiled thousand of ads taken out in hundreds of newspapers nationwide between the 1830s and 1920s by former slaves searching for loved ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Scientists around the world are searching for a practical superconductor that can operate at room temperature.

From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026

Alfonzo’s father stayed in the country, searching, when the Dodgers called his son to let him know he’d join the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

She has been searching for her nephew for nearly a week.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

One of them did the talking, while the others walked around the room as if they were searching for something, or someone.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo