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ransack

/ˈɹænsæk/
noun
  1. Eager search.

verb
  1. To loot or pillage. See also sack.

  2. To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.

    "to ransack a house for valuables"

  3. To examine carefully; to investigate.

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