in search of

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

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Written and directed by Tina Landau, Redwood tells the story of Jesse, who after suffering a devastating trauma, escapes her high octane life in New York in search of some kind of salve. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 During the festival, Regione Puglia exhibited a project divided into three stories, each one showcasing different creative realities from the region, continuing to inspire and serving as a reference for those in search of innovation and beauty. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025 Researchers have learned that these groups of young great whites use the beaches of Southern California and northern Baja California as nurseries, moving up and down the coastline with the seasons, in search of warm water. Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025 For those in search of an idyllic escape at the bottom of the world, New Zealand is offering a rare opportunity. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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