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as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
after coursing the conspirators for months, the federal agents closed in and made the arrests
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
once the threat of terrorism became apparent, fighter jets began coursing that corridor on a daily basis
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as in racing
to proceed or move quickly
racehorses coursing down the track
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Recent Examples of coursing
For all the big personalities coursing through college football during the day, none stood bigger than Holtz.
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Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Her old fear of ICE was coursing through her body, even though Irvi was safe in Mexico.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The problem is that there might be historically few at-large berths available to mid-major conferences as the preposterous sums of money coursing through the sport accentuates the divide between the haves and have-nots.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Likewise, investors are uncertain whether AI can generate the kind of near-term returns necessary to justify the massive investments — and soaring share prices — coursing through the tech world.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
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Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Her old fear of ICE was coursing through her body, even though Irvi was safe in Mexico.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The problem is that there might be historically few at-large berths available to mid-major conferences as the preposterous sums of money coursing through the sport accentuates the divide between the haves and have-nots.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Likewise, investors are uncertain whether AI can generate the kind of near-term returns necessary to justify the massive investments — and soaring share prices — coursing through the tech world.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coursing
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That makes their key players especially appealing for managers chasing rank or mini-league glory.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The book's main character — Cheese — was inspired by her real-life rescue dog, who was known for chasing squirrels and bringing energy into her life.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Again, his narration for the eight-part series, which used captivating cinematography and told dramatic stories of animals traversing the natural world, won an Emmy.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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After recuperating from burns to his hands and face suffered in the crash, Morris went back to meet his wife in France, and eventually made their way in July back to Homewood, traversing the Atlantic this time by steamer.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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After racing across the state to collect signatures, that campaign, called People Not Politicians, last year turned in more than 300,000 signatures to force a statewide vote on the map in November.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Lawwill retired from motorcycle racing in 1977 after an inner-ear condition compromised his balance.—
Mark Dee
May 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 May 2026
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More recently, nearby Shasta County has become a hotbed of election denialism and MAGA politics, with its Board of Supervisors voting in 2023 to end the use of Dominion Voting Systems machines in favor of pursuing a hand-counting system.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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If financial barriers prevent students from pursuing advanced creative education, the long-term consequences will be felt in studios, and design firms across the state.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Scabbing generally refers to crossing a picket line to work during a labor dispute.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Europe is weeks away from crossing a critical threshold that represents a severe and immediate shortage of jet fuel, triggering many more flight cancelations and even the possible closures of smaller airports.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by Atlanta News First showed a car speeding through the parking lot before hitting Perry’s vehicle parked near the entrance.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Large components could be built offsite and assembled at the plant, reducing costs and speeding up deployment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Earlier tracking sites were shut down by hosts or officials; creators hope free speech protections will let this map publicly document enforcement patterns.—
Carolina Cuellar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Health authorities across four continents were tracking down and monitoring more than two dozen passengers who disembarked before the deadly outbreak was detected.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2026
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The violence following Pretti's death was so severe that a Timberwolves game was postponed versus the Warriors to ensure public safety.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Someone must have forgotten to disconnect the screen after Spirit abruptly shut down on May 2nd, following the abandonment of a federal rescue effort.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Coursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coursing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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