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searching

[sur-ching] / ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ /


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In an era dominated by hyper-violent blockbusters and larger-than-life action spectacles, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes young audiences are searching for something deeper -- love that lasts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Cancer heavyweights such as Merck and Bristol-Myers Squibb have been searching for targets because their blockbusters, Keytruda and Opdivo, face patent expirations that will erode sales for some of the industry’s bestselling drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Americans searching for reasons to believe that we can repair our democracy should pay attention to Maine today, and not just for the controversy surrounding Democrat Graham Platner in the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Looking back, she remembers not one tragedy but many folded into one: parents searching for children, students healing from injuries, her overworked staff and families awaiting DNA results.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He leaned forward and scanned the tracks, impatiently searching for the train.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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