Example Sentences

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“Since the morning, I have been searching for a place to escape to,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

England have been searching for a ball-carrying centre to replace the power of Manu Tuilagi since 2024 and believe Janse Van Rensburg could fill the gap.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Thousands of film workers have been searching for work — but many of the big opportunities have moved abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

With war quickly spilling over Iran’s borders across the Middle East and concerns that AI could displace entire knowledge-based companies and industries, investors have been searching for safety lately.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

“This really spooked us. We were sure some thing bad had happened. Twenty-five of us have been searching since then.”

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls