search party
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of search party
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A search party organized by Goforth’s family members and friends went out Tuesday, using bikes, all-terrain vehicles and even a few planes, her daughter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Christian Aldridge, who was part of Ms Bond's party, said the group had to organise their own search party to try to find her on the mountain.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
The search party has been focusing on a route heading down the mountain after spotting a light there, but the dense area makes it hard for infrared cameras to detect any signs of movement.
From BBC ● May 11, 2025
The search party walked slowly up Alvarado Street by MacArthur Park and turned right onto Wilshire Boulevard, filled with heartbreak and hope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2024
“Is it okay if I invite Dad to the search party, too?”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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