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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Gallo requested his release from the White Sox in order to pursue a career as a pitcher.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025 -
Consolidating security products and pursuing a platform approach is the best way for security leaders to manage this dynamic.—
Jonathan Fischbein,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In February, Greenpeace International filed its own claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union’s anti-SLAPP legislation, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company’s lawsuits.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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But while things may be looking up for homeowners, the same can't be said for renters in Southern California, where the rental market is facing new pressures.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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It's also being used by customer service reps to look up transactions and more quickly and accurately resolve issues.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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