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May 27, 2012
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ran•sack



Pronunciation: (ran'sak), [key]
—v.t.
1. to search thoroughly or vigorously through (a house, receptacle, etc.): They ransacked the house for the missing letter.
2. to search through for plunder; pillage: The enemy ransacked the entire town.

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