scrounge

"The university has several departments, including the history department and the science department. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The students scavenged the classroom after the party for any lost pencils or erasers. "

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"supply and demand"

"The inconsequential spilled coffee stain on the tablecloth was easily forgotten. "

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

"The office scrounges were always looking for free pens and paperclips from anyone's desk. "

"My brother is a bit of a scrounger; he always asks to borrow things but rarely returns them. "