as in to pursue
to go in search of
a historian who has spent two decades chasing down firsthand accounts of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution
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In November 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the criminal convictions against him, ruling that his rights were violated when a special prosecutor pursued charges after the Cook County State's Attorney previously dropped them.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 June 2025 -
Meanwhile, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—the Supreme Leader since 1989 and now eighty-six years old—pursues his regime’s martial goals and ominous fantasies.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion at SW19, is also seeking a second Channel Slam in a row.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Chase (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chase%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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