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in search of

Idioms  

  1. Also, in quest of. Looking for, seeking, as in They went to California in search of gold, or I went to the library in quest of a quiet place to read. The first term dates from the mid-1400s, the second from the second half of the 1500s.

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Soon, there was an influx of investment from sneaker giants who were in search of overseas factories that could help bring down their production costs.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Despite the credit-scoring changes from housing regulators, the core playbook hasn’t changed for people in search of low mortgage rates, said Kimber White, president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

According to Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, investors in search of the next big momentum trade are gravitating back toward speculative stocks following a months-long break.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

He eventually went online in search of additional resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Pictures of him have surfaced in and out of spice stalls in search of a very rare ingredient.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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