in full pursuit

phrase

: in the act of chasing someone or something
The escaped prisoner ran through the park with the police in full pursuit.

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One fan took his shirt off, fell down, and ran past Messi with security guards in full pursuit. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026 There, perfectly framed, is a T-Rex in full pursuit. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025 Wolff is rumored to be in full pursuit of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, chasing after the reigning four-time champion over the past year and a half, despite him recently confirming his focus on his own drivers. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025

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“In full pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20pursuit. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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