search engine
noun
: computer software used to search data (such as text or a database) for specified information
also
: a site on the Internet that uses such software to locate key words in other sites
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Scammers either pay for an ad that brings a high position in a search or are sufficiently savvy to create a site that the search engine’s algorithms will pick for a high position in a search.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Google has attempted to allay the Commission’s concerns over the years such as allowing Android users to switch between search engines and browsers so they are not tied to the company’s apps.
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Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The email and search engine service dates back to the dawn of the internet age.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The promotion of these online search engines comes at a time when Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party continues to enjoy strong support.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Google has attempted to allay the Commission’s concerns over the years such as allowing Android users to switch between search engines and browsers so they are not tied to the company’s apps.
—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The email and search engine service dates back to the dawn of the internet age.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The promotion of these online search engines comes at a time when Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party continues to enjoy strong support.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
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“Search engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20engine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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