in search of

idiom

: attempting to find : looking for
Scientists are in search of the answer.

Examples of in search of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The city has a rich history of immigration, dating back to the Gold Rush era when people from various backgrounds flocked to the region in search of opportunity, laying the groundwork for a multicultural community. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Plus: For those in search of leisure, there's always the dozens of local farms, wineries, breweries and tap rooms to check out. Meira Gebel, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 James Woods stars as a sleazy TV executive in search of the ultimate ratings grab, alongside Blondie's Debbie Harry as the seductive hostess of the titular broadcast. Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 While the lookalikes competed for a $50 cash prize and a six-foot-tall trophy, many onlookers were in search of love. Sara Braun, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in search of 

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“In search of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20search%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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