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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station
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as in to seek
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursue
Over the past few months, university students and activists on valid visas have been pursued by ICE and subsequently detained or even deported for being outspoken on political issues.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
At a minimum, why are State prosecuting services not pursuing the arms dealers and their investors?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Take means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect or attempt to do any of those things to an endangered species.
—Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
The New York Times, have pursued legal action over unauthorized use of their content.[^4]
For most businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, appearing in AI answers represents valuable free exposure and brand recognition.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
At a minimum, why are State prosecuting services not pursuing the arms dealers and their investors?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Take means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect or attempt to do any of those things to an endangered species.
—Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
The New York Times, have pursued legal action over unauthorized use of their content.[^4]
For most businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, appearing in AI answers represents valuable free exposure and brand recognition.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pursue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursue
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The result is a property that doesn’t chase trends but sets them.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Many chase quick profits in volatile markets, only to freeze when trades turn against them.—
David Billy,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But two men’s wives, one with a child, are still seeking to be reunited through a family reunification program.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Professional tax advice should be sought as the information here is not intended to be, and should not be, relied upon by the reader in making a decision.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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According to FlightAware, which tracks flight delays and cancelLations, there were 37 departures from and 42 arrivals to Newark canceled as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Nonetheless, investors looking for attractive picks amid the ongoing volatility can track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts, who have the expertise to select stocks with the potential to thrive despite short-term challenges.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Watch Final Destination on Max Final Destination 2 Picking up a year after the first movie, Final Destination 2 follows Kimberly Corman (A.J. Cook), who, while driving on the highway with her friends, suddenly has a premonition of a massive pile-up killing her and dozens of others.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The mother then accompanied medics to the hospital so the infant could be evaluated.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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“Pursue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursue. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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