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Vocabulary Entry
ransacking
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To search through something in a hurried and vigorous way, often with the intention of stealing.
Example Sentences
"The burglars were caught ransacking the store for valuables."
"She spent hours ransacking her closet for the perfect outfit."
"The detectives are ransacking the suspect's home for evidence."
N
noun
The act of searching through something in a thorough, often violent or disorderly manner.
Example Sentences
"The ransacking of the shop left shelves empty and items scattered everywhere."
"After the ransacking, the police conducted a thorough investigation."
"The ransacking of the museum resulted in the loss of several priceless artifacts."