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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  • The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Yet as Will pursues a budding theatre career in faraway London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • Word on the street is that Snapchat-maker Snap seeks to raise $1 billion to double down on its Spectacles.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Chases (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chases%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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