Phrasal Verb - rifling_through
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.Definition
To search through something, typically in a thorough and methodical way, often looking for something specific.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I rifled through my old boxes in the attic, looking for my grandmother's necklace. |
| 2 | The detective rifled through the suspect's belongings, searching for any clues. |
| 3 | My roommate rifled through my fridge, eating my lunch without asking. |
| 4 | The archaeologist rifled through the ruins, carefully examining each artifact. |
| 5 | The thief rifled through the drawers, taking anything of value. |
| 6 | I rifled through my emails, looking for that important message. |
| 7 | The team rifled through the pile of resumes, trying to find the best candidate. |
| 8 | The detective rifled through the crime scene, searching for any evidence. |
| 9 | My mom rifled through my closet, reorganizing my clothes. |
| 10 | The librarian rifled through the books, searching for the one I requested. |