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Recent Examples of hot pursuit
That didn’t stop studios and producers from engaging in a hot pursuit.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
There were exceptions for a national security threat, a hot pursuit of someone who was a danger to public safety, and an imminent risk of physical harm or death to a person.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Creating personalized charm necklaces — a service now offered by more and more jewelry brands in brick-and-mortar as well as online capacities — is clearly a hot pursuit.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
City Police Car and Muscle Car Chase With this exciting Lego set, builders ages 6 and up can embark on a hot pursuit and catch the criminal.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
There were exceptions for a national security threat, a hot pursuit of someone who was a danger to public safety, and an imminent risk of physical harm or death to a person.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Creating personalized charm necklaces — a service now offered by more and more jewelry brands in brick-and-mortar as well as online capacities — is clearly a hot pursuit.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
City Police Car and Muscle Car Chase With this exciting Lego set, builders ages 6 and up can embark on a hot pursuit and catch the criminal.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot pursuit
Noun
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Use personal tracking devices like an Apple AirTag.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While similar tracing has been a part of golf and tennis coverage for years, the thinness and speed of fencing blades required special know-how to digitally follow.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Path tracing, a more realistic form of ray tracing, has been used by some games since, but its high demands mean it's still used sparingly.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Place one tall plant in the back, one medium plant in front of it and one trailing or low plant at the base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Such was the case at Lincoln-Way West on Friday when Balta came up with two on and two out and Lincoln-Way East trailing by one run.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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With SpaceX, Muskism’s pursuit of state symbiosis converged with the privatizing impulses of the early 21st century to find a deeper channel.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to court records, Lawrence was arrested and charged with multiple offenses in March 2025 after a police pursuit.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just about every hitter on the team has been pressing at plate in attempt to try to create offense, which has led to a lot of chasing.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ryswyk also praised the relationships McCaulsky has built with automotive industry partners for students to do job shadowing, work part-time while in school or find full-time careers after graduation.—
Morgan Matzen,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
24 Feb. 2026
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Twin Metals wants to build an underground copper-nickel mine, processing facility and tailings storage facility along Birch Lake, which flows into the BWCAW via the Kawishiwi River.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mining sites face a similar issue, with arsenic concentrated in tailings near extraction areas.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dunker will instantly become a fan favorite with a cult following.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Locals often describe Elizabeth Creamery as a hidden gem — a small, friendly spot with homemade ice cream and a loyal following that keeps people coming back.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Hot pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20pursuit. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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