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as in chased
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 sought
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursued
While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.
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Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
California Highway Patrol officers pursued the driver, later identified as Lisa Anne Alestri, 63, into Meyers, where her Prius crashed head-on into a sport utility vehicle at a chain control area.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
That said, its mission to bring further clarity to women’s reproductive health — a historically understudied area — is one wearable makers and researchers alike have widely pursued in recent years.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
After a brief stint as a lawyer in the late 1960s and political ambitions that peaked with him being elected mayor of Cincinnati in 1977, Springer pursued a career in media.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Despite the public scrutiny, Thorsen pursued a career in law enforcement and joined the LAPD under Nyla Harper, who mentored him as her second probationary trainee.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Agatha is also being pursued by her ex, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), a powerful green witch, as well as the Salem Seven, vengeful wraiths of Agatha's first coven.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
California Highway Patrol officers pursued the driver, later identified as Lisa Anne Alestri, 63, into Meyers, where her Prius crashed head-on into a sport utility vehicle at a chain control area.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
That said, its mission to bring further clarity to women’s reproductive health — a historically understudied area — is one wearable makers and researchers alike have widely pursued in recent years.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
After a brief stint as a lawyer in the late 1960s and political ambitions that peaked with him being elected mayor of Cincinnati in 1977, Springer pursued a career in media.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Despite the public scrutiny, Thorsen pursued a career in law enforcement and joined the LAPD under Nyla Harper, who mentored him as her second probationary trainee.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Agatha is also being pursued by her ex, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), a powerful green witch, as well as the Salem Seven, vengeful wraiths of Agatha's first coven.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Even cuts to areas such as the administration's travel budget could prove problematic, as there are situations when officials need to go to different locations to ensure federal guidelines are being followed.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Xfinity Series season will kick off at Daytona International Speedway on February 15 followed by Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 22.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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At night, relive the day’s adventures around a campfire accompanied by gourmet meals before retreating to your luxury cabin.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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