I thought they were making a search to find out if he was right.

Then on the other hand, how could they make such a search?

They may try to break in and make a search.

But there could have been one before we made our search.

"Have we the time or the numbers to make such a search?"

I made a quick search and found his, never mind where.

He made a quick search of the area and found nothing.

A search has been made, in fact it's still going on.

I had to make a search in his room to see if they'd missed anything.

The pilot made a long search but could not find them.