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Recent Examples of pursuance Parks is highly respected for his meaningful and dignified pursuance of workers’ rights. Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 Newton police declined to comment Monday, referring all questions to the state attorney general's office, which is investigating Dale's death in pursuance with a state law enacted in January 2019. NBC News, 23 Aug. 2021 She’s one of several transient characters in the film, who — either by choice or by force — have opted to leave a louder kind of life behind in pursuance of something more financially and environmentally sustainable. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2021 There may also be records of the lawyer’s conduct and statements in pursuance of a criminal scheme, on his own or with the client—none of it privileged. Michael B. Mukasey, WSJ, 17 Apr. 2018 They were both cleared of possession of a firearm in pursuance of a violent crime. Monique Judge, The Root, 13 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuance
Noun
  • Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • The execution took place at Florida State Prison near Starke.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
    Smiti Bhatt Deorah, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.
    Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Said orders are part of the implementation of a conservative agenda on issues including immigration, the economy and transgender rights.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

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“Pursuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuance. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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