global search

British

noun

a word-processing operation in which a complete computer file or set of files is searched for every occurrence of a particular word or other sequence of characters

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The same process played out four years ago when Thorrington conducted a global search for Bradley’s replacement before promoting Cherundolo, then coach of LAFC’s affiliate in the second-tier USL Championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The company embarked on a global search for joint-venture partners or buyers, but only received one indicative offer—from Shenghe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Meanwhile Google search corners an almost 90% share of the global search engine market as of October, according to Statcounter.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg for Google’s 2023 global search trends.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

No one seemed able to see what was so plain to him: These credit default swaps were all part of his global search for value.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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