in hot pursuit
idiom
: chasing and close to catching someone
The police are in hot pursuit of the escaped convicts.
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As for the women’s team, the ladies are in hot pursuit of their eighth gold medal in a row at the 2024 Olympics.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
The movie Twisters, starring Hollywood actors in hot pursuit of tornadoes, isn’t that far off in its portrayal of chasing, but the film glosses over some of the hard work and challenges involved.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Cops said the driver fled the scene in his car, with the cops in hot pursuit.
—Bob Kappstatter, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024
She’s been bitten, bribed, and tripped by guests in hot pursuit of the bouquet.
—thehustle.co, 11 Feb. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
The movie Twisters, starring Hollywood actors in hot pursuit of tornadoes, isn’t that far off in its portrayal of chasing, but the film glosses over some of the hard work and challenges involved.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Cops said the driver fled the scene in his car, with the cops in hot pursuit.
—Bob Kappstatter, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024
She’s been bitten, bribed, and tripped by guests in hot pursuit of the bouquet.
—thehustle.co, 11 Feb. 2024
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“In hot pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20hot%20pursuit. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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