The others searched every nook and cranny.

Meaning: The rest of the people looked for something carefully in each small, secluded place and narrow opening or space.

Choice of Words: Others - the rest of the people, searched - looked for something carefully, every - each one of, nook - a small, secluded place, cranny - a narrow opening or space.

Alternative Expressions

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