as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
suspecting infidelity, he hired a private detective to bird-dog his wife
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The next big thing is already chasing AI.—
Art Mandalas,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026 -
Leading into the game against Bay State Conference rival Newton North (a 6-3 victory), Raiders coach Steve Balter had been chasing the game ball down after each of the Raiders games.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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At the buffet and throughout the ship, crew members regularly went the extra step, whether that meant grabbing coffee, tracking down tea that wasn’t on display or simply making guests more comfortable.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo’s camerawork is a marvel of kinetic energy, full of breathtaking pans and tracking sequences that eschew the usual jumpy handheld approach to scenes with this kind of intensity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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After opting against pursuing a deal for Mike Maignan last summer, Chelsea have stuck with Robert Sanchez as No 1 — bar a brief spell where Filip Jorgensen usurped him in March.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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And, to be sure, sometimes home runs are attainable and worth pursuing.—
Eddy Azad,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Other officers could be seen escorting children and an adult from the center.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Cabrera carefully handed bags of belongings to soldiers escorting a small group of families returning home to gather their things.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis said investigators took a 15-year-old and 17-year-old into custody following the shootings, which began late Saturday and continued into Sunday morning.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Bird-dogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird-dogging. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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