chases (down)

present tense third-person singular of chase (down)
as in pursues
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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Verb
  • Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.
    Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The naval buildup comes as Kim seeks to strengthen what analysts have long viewed as one of the weaker branches of North Korea's military.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
  • The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026
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“Chases (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chases%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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