finder search problems

When I use the the Finder Search function and select a specific folder instead of "This Mac" I get no results

Here is an example. I searched for "netflix" in the folder "Innovation Resaearch" and got no results. But as you can see in the second image, that folder contains a folder called "netflix"

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Posted on Oct 29, 2022 10:34 AM

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Oct 29, 2022 11:59 AM in response to zombiehand

I have just tried, and I see the same thing... sorry, no idea as to a solution. One could try resetting the Spotligh index, but as it is searching fine when choosing "This Mac", I don't have much hope.

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