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 case is expected to continue through the courts as the state pursues its appeal.—
Vivian Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Trump pursues a $400-million White House ballroom and 250-foot Triumphal Arch while facing criticism for ignoring voter concerns about healthcare, inflation and the struggling economy.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Jones rejected that claim in June, and did so again about the latest request, which seeks the same employment information — about 10 of the same people — as the prior subpoena.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Elliott seeks at least $5 million.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Chases (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chases%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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