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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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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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People are going all out to make their cards visually appealing and fun to use, turning goal-tracking into a hands-on activity that’s both satisfying and motivating.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trying to track and contain a highly contagious virus—which requires interventions such as testing and rapid contact tracing—will tax public-health departments, too.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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Part of Save the Children’s work is family tracing, which means trying to find out whether a relative is already in the camp or has arrived from a different route to a nearby area.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The shake-up did little to steady the campaign, as public events were limited, and advisers struggled to sharpen the message, with polls showing her trailing.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Closely trailing behind were fellow incumbents Craig, who raised over $12,600 between August 7 and October 4, and Moncree-Moffett, who raised over $10,800 between June and October.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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This commitment marks a dramatic shift from Chicago’s lukewarm pursuit last February, when the Ricketts family ownership group authorized team president Jed Hoyer to offer Bregman a four-year, $115 million contract.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Giroux and Flowers said the film explores Greenberg’s pursuit as professional boundaries are tested.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fourth photo was captured a week later, when the fox returned for another round of aurora chasing.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wilson County Animal Control investigating a black pit bull type dog that was abandoned with video showing animal chasing after vehicles that left him.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Saleh said shadowing a specific receiver tends to be easier for the cornerback doing the shadowing than the rest of the secondary, which must adjust and compensate in term of responsibility and technique.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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The British military carried out a similar shadowing operation in July, after spotting the Russian sub Novorossiysk in its territorial waters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In Zambia, a Chinese mining company spilled toxic tailings into waterways.—
Nicholas Kusnetz,
Wired News,
27 Dec. 2025
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Current industry practice involves destroying residual cyanide in waste tailings.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Founder Melissa Ben-Ishay has gained a following on social media by sharing recipes for nutritious, easy-to-make meals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Instagram account @tinykindnesses has built a 50,000-strong following, spreading hope during a weighty and hectic news cycle, capturing small acts of joy that were born from other people's kindness.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Hot pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20pursuit. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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