1
: the pursuit of running game with dogs that follow by sight instead of by scent
2
: the act of one that courses
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But this happens by a switch getting thrown, which sends volts of electricity coursing through Suzanne and the volunteer.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 May 2026
In the weeks to come, the story of Nurul Amin Shah Alam would attract international attention, his case seen by many as emblematic of a dehumanizing cruelty coursing through the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Fortunately, the young rider, who was wearing a helmet, righted himself at the last moment, then zipped off down a residential sidewalk at a pretty good rate of speed, based on a video Hall shared on Facebook after the close call — likely with a little more adrenaline coursing through his veins.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 May 2026
In the weeks to come, the story of Nurul Amin Shah Alam would attract international attention, his case seen by many as emblematic of a dehumanizing cruelty coursing through the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Fortunately, the young rider, who was wearing a helmet, righted himself at the last moment, then zipped off down a residential sidewalk at a pretty good rate of speed, based on a video Hall shared on Facebook after the close call — likely with a little more adrenaline coursing through his veins.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Coursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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