search party
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of search party
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Vashi has cheated investors, staff and the taxman, but the search party is surprisingly small.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025
When he was two years old, a search party of Buddhist officials recognised him as the reincarnation of the 13 previous Dalai Lamas.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 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
Foote has yet to be located in a case that has riveted the community of 1,500 people, which has organized another search party to look for him this weekend.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Clinging to the rock, I watched the search party for as long as I was able.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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