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In Matthew Kressel’s novel, a woman’s journey across the red planet is a pilgrimage in quest of human connection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Harris’ aides have approached leading crypto firms in quest of a “reset” of relations with the sector, according to the Financial Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024
In his soft Spanish accent, Salas said that he decided to break his silence in quest of “peace of mind and to reveal to the people the corruption of politics.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
If you're in quest of an expert opinion on a topical subject, you can always read Jill Biden's dissertation instead.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2020
A formal bow, a polite wish for her pleasant arrival, and he, too, strode eagerly into the fog in quest of his new teacher.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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