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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This agility allows the black mamba — sometimes stretching up to 14 feet — to effectively escape threats and swiftly pursue prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Data suggests that fewer men are working or pursuing college, while more of them are dying by suicide and drug overdoses.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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By embracing experimentation, while fostering a psychologically safe culture, and actively seeking ways to encourage collaboration, managers can be strategically resilient and prepare their teams to navigate the complexities of today’s business environment.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Since returning to office on January 20, and during last year’s election, Trump has riffed again and again on seeking a third term.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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Things are looking up for local musicians and venue owners with the creation of Cuyahoga LIVE!, a task force focused on strengthening Northeast Ohio's music scene.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Phoenix would go on to lose this game, and lose the finals as well, but despite the heartbreaking loss things were still looking up for the franchise.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 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 7 Apr. 2025.
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