chase down

phrasal 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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Police said the 20-year-old woman who was driving the car that hit the home allegedly attempted to flee the scene, but was ultimately chased down, according to WXYZ-TV and WDIV-TV. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 From muscle cars that chase down reckless drivers to rugged trucks that tackle tough terrain, the THP has a formidable lineup. Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025 Bullmer draws a gun, and the trio is involved in a chase down to the dock, where Bullmer is shot. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025 With his length, power and loose athleticism, Reese is a freaky talent who can blitz, spy, drop or chase down the run. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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