in quest of
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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
The comic trains their mind to adapt quickly to what is said or done, always in quest of a better punchline.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023
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
Oregon will take the field at Autzen Stadium in quest of its ninth straight win and 23rd consecutive at home.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022
Like a false scent, the authorship question has propelled historians down labyrinthine trails of evidence in quest of the real and true author.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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