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to ransack
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search thoroughly
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to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage
Example
The burglars ransacked the apartment, looking for valuables.
Thieves ransacked the store, taking electronics and jewelry.
Protesters ransacked the government offices, destroying documents and equipment.
Vandals ransacked the classroom, overturning desks and breaking windows.
After the storm, looters ransacked abandoned homes for food and supplies.