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
  • The property now serves as a home for families while a parent pursues education or vocational training.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
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  • Defense says evidence is circumstantial, seeks lower bond Brown’s attorney, Bryan Hoeller, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking to reduce his bond, which had been set at $2 million.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Harwood broke the site’s Terms of Service and unspecified damages.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
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“Chases (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chases%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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