speir
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of speir
Old English spyrian to seek after, search for
Example Sentences
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“I called the state DMV office twice and they said I had a right to request a paper test,” said Speir, but she got a different story at the Long Beach branch she went to.
From Los Angeles Times
Long Beach resident Sue Speir, 74, said she thinks that’s unfair, especially in the case of seniors on fixed incomes.
From Los Angeles Times
Speir flunked twice on the computerized knowledge test and insists she was done in by “trick questions” that have nothing to do with driving ability.
From Los Angeles Times
Another appointed trustee, Jason “Eddie” Speir — the co-founder, chairman and superintendent of the Inspiration Academy, a private Christian athletics-oriented school — floated the idea of terminating all contracts with faculty, staff and administration at the college, and rehiring others who “fit in the new financial and business model.”
From Los Angeles Times
Rufo and Speir prevailed in their standoff with administrators, and about 200 professors, college staff and community members poured into the auditorium.
From Los Angeles Times
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