as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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Recent Examples of locating
Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
However, with so many streaming services out there, locating them can be a chore.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Sexual parasitism begins with the male locating a female, typically by following chemical cues released as pheromones.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Authorities were able to track the vehicle through the air and remotely via GPS, locating it on the 1400 block of North Parrish Street.
—Ellie Buckheit, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
By locating manufacturing facilities closer to their end markets, companies are also able to reduce transportation costs and delivery times.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
However, with so many streaming services out there, locating them can be a chore.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Sexual parasitism begins with the male locating a female, typically by following chemical cues released as pheromones.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Authorities were able to track the vehicle through the air and remotely via GPS, locating it on the 1400 block of North Parrish Street.
—Ellie Buckheit, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
By locating manufacturing facilities closer to their end markets, companies are also able to reduce transportation costs and delivery times.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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