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[sur-ching] / ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ /


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The crew had been searching for Mandy for more than 40 minutes, while she clung to the board.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

If genetics plays a larger role than assumed, it strengthens the case for searching for specific genes that influence lifespan.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Thousands of film workers have been searching for work — but many of the big opportunities have moved abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Joe Gonzales founded Brooklyn Stroll Club in late 2024 after becoming a dad and fruitlessly searching for a local fatherhood group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Pili was out there somewhere, searching for the place they’d talked about together.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova