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Vocabulary Entry
scouring
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To clean or bright something by rubbing it or to search thoroughly.
Example Sentences
"She is scouring the pots and pans until they shine."
"The detective is scouring the neighborhood for clues."
"He spent the afternoon scouring the internet for information."
N
noun
The act of cleaning or searching thoroughly.
Example Sentences
"After a long scouring of the beach, they found several seashells."
"The scouring of the old barn revealed some hidden treasures."
"His relentless scouring of the archives uncovered valuable documents."