1
as in chases
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 seeks
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursues
When college senior Sloane pursues a nebulous affair with her mysterious neighbor Ethan, the road to heartbreak ends up functioning as a path to self-discovery.
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Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Germany's Volocopter pursues a similar short-hop urban focus with its VoloCity, though its commercial rollout has moved slower than anticipated.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 26,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
MidFirst pursues patient, intentional growth through market expansion and strategic acquisitions while maintaining a community-bank mindset and deep commitment to customer service.
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Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
The book follows Flynn, a determined fly who pursues his dream of traveling to space despite doubters.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
In the briefing, Hudtwalcker emphasized that a deal was still a possibility even as Miami-Dade pursues a court fight.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
The controversy comes even as Meloni’s government pursues a parallel policy of expanding legal migration, having approved a multiyear plan to admit hundreds of thousands of non-EU workers to address labor shortages in key economic sectors.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Germany's Volocopter pursues a similar short-hop urban focus with its VoloCity, though its commercial rollout has moved slower than anticipated.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 26,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
MidFirst pursues patient, intentional growth through market expansion and strategic acquisitions while maintaining a community-bank mindset and deep commitment to customer service.
—
Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
The book follows Flynn, a determined fly who pursues his dream of traveling to space despite doubters.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
In the briefing, Hudtwalcker emphasized that a deal was still a possibility even as Miami-Dade pursues a court fight.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
The controversy comes even as Meloni’s government pursues a parallel policy of expanding legal migration, having approved a multiyear plan to admit hundreds of thousands of non-EU workers to address labor shortages in key economic sectors.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
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Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
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Owens’ lawsuit seeks for the court to issue an injunction to force the association and Kuka to stop interfering with the sale of the unit and remediation of the asbestos, and to stop requiring approvals for prospective buyers.
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The latest twist comes as Dakar seeks to untangle itself from a debt crisis that has plagued its economy since 2024, when the government uncovered billions of dollars in undisclosed loans, forcing the IMF to suspend lending.
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Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
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L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
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For example, the Invesco QQQ Trust Series, better known by its ticker QQQ, tracks the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index and has $482 billion in assets.
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The same simulation also tracks how often each team reaches each stage of the bracket, including the quarterfinals, semifinals, final, third-place match, runner-up finish, and championship.
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