as in to pursue
to go in search of
every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent
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The corporation had been pursuing a merger with Kroger Co., which operates Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona, until a federal judge and another in Washington state blocked the deal.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025 -
But there's a ton of science to do first: NASA is currently pursuing innovations in the air, food, water, power, shelter, spacesuits, and communications that astronauts will need.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In addition to financial damages, the association seeks to have the court issue an injunction to force them to comply and change their behaviors.—
Christyne D. Santisteban,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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If symptoms do not improve, seek medical attention.5 Anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reactions, typically occur seconds or minutes after consuming an allergen and require immediate medical support.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Does My Phone Support Wireless Charging? Not all phones support wireless charging, but most brands have models that do, so look up your phone model first.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Jude Bellingham sighed and looked up to the sky — goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and centre-back Eder Militao had already suffered the same injury that campaign (Militao is currently out with an ACL injury).—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Search (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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