chase down
verb
chased down; chasing down; chases down
1
: to follow and catch (someone or something)
Police chased down the robber in an alley.
2
: to search for and find (someone or something)
I finally chased down that recipe I promised you.
I chased him down at his old hangout.
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Small Forward/Power Forward/Point Guard/Center/Shooting Guard chasing down the rim.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Security shut the gates into Hard Rock Stadium after crowds surged in, and law enforcement attempted to chase down fans who entered without tickets.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Dembele’s preparedness to chase down opponents and make PSG a team by leading from the front was rewarded not only with a first Champions League title.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
No team has chased down 187 at a World Cup and West Indies was limited to 148-5.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Security shut the gates into Hard Rock Stadium after crowds surged in, and law enforcement attempted to chase down fans who entered without tickets.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Dembele’s preparedness to chase down opponents and make PSG a team by leading from the front was rewarded not only with a first Champions League title.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
No team has chased down 187 at a World Cup and West Indies was limited to 148-5.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chase down
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“Chase down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chase%20down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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