scrounged in English

verb
1
seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.
he had managed to scrounge a free meal
synonyms:begborrowcadgespongebumtouch someone formooch
verb

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1. 24 He scrounged around in his desk drawer for a paper clip.

2. For parts, he scrounged around various offices and supply rooms, scavenging what seemed useful.

3. Presumably these individuals scrounged and begged for a living, which might explain why a good portion of the moral songs are dedicated to condemning those who aren't generous alms givers (e.g., CB 3, 9, 11, and 19–21).