searching

Example Sentences

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Amid all his collecting, he was searching for a purpose equal to the weight of his coin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In a study published in Physical Review Letters, the researchers suggest searching for a distinctive signal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

I had been searching for a Midcentury Modern table for my new apartment, 33 floors above downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The president’s footwear of choice is Florsheim, a 134-year-old brand he seems to have fallen in love with after searching for a more comfortable option for himself.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

His arms came up around me, palms searching awkwardly for a place to settle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith