in quest of
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In quest of such a place, I set off in late May to travel beyond the universe of half-board arrangements and karaoke nights.
From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2013
In quest of a more central location for their business, the Simons moved to Highland, Ill., some 35 miles from St. Louis, in 1946.
From Time Magazine Archive
In quest of new members, the industrial unions are straying from their traditional turf, and this poaching is sparking resentment among the clerical unions.
From Time Magazine Archive
In quest of the precious, bluish-white metal called tin, they found only dull reddish dirt.
From Time Magazine Archive
No need abroad to roam In quest of faults to be chastis'd; What cause to blush at home?
From The Poetical Works of Edward Young, Volume 2 by Young, Edward
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