1
as in chased
to go after or on the track of
the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station
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as in sought
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursued
The program is not so different to some policies already pursued by the current Labour government.
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Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Following in her mother's footsteps, Judith Sheldon pursued a brief acting career in the 1950s.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
After shots were fired, officers on the scene saw Edwards also flee the scene and pursued him.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Edwards said public updates can encourage witnesses to come forward, reassure victims’ families that investigations remain active, and build confidence that crimes are being pursued even when arrests are not made immediately.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
And despite years of speculation about a Chinese effort to one day host the tournament, Beijing has not yet pursued a formal bid to do so.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
The legendary musician has released music on his own and even pursued a separate career in science.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In the next, he is pursued by a demon crone known in local legend as the Sea Hag.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Other jurisdictions have pursued similar strategies.
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Benjamin F. Henwood,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Following in her mother's footsteps, Judith Sheldon pursued a brief acting career in the 1950s.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
After shots were fired, officers on the scene saw Edwards also flee the scene and pursued him.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Edwards said public updates can encourage witnesses to come forward, reassure victims’ families that investigations remain active, and build confidence that crimes are being pursued even when arrests are not made immediately.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
And despite years of speculation about a Chinese effort to one day host the tournament, Beijing has not yet pursued a formal bid to do so.
—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
The legendary musician has released music on his own and even pursued a separate career in science.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In the next, he is pursued by a demon crone known in local legend as the Sea Hag.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Other jurisdictions have pursued similar strategies.
—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
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What is the metaphor for young people being chased by monsters really about?
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The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.
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While most fans and pundits view Brazil as the clear favorite in Friday’s game against Haiti, the team’s coach and one of its star players sought to temper those expectations.
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Researchers tracked nearly 1 million students who enrolled in 86 public colleges in Texas, starting in the 2008-09 academic year.
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Ships tracked making the crossing along the coast of Oman included a mix of cargo vessels and tankers, many bound for Oman's Shinos port, while others were broadcasting destinations including Singapore, India and Malaysia.
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The Dream followed with a 113-96 win over the Fever at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, a game in which Clark again led Indiana with 26 points.
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
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But when the ground shakes, the lights flicker and the dancers feel the coming of Old Deuteronomy, Buteau and Peppermint are escorted offstage to spend the rest of the show snapping their fans as audience members.
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Police escorted the woman to her unit, but asked permission to enter, saying a sweatshirt related to the shooting was in her apartment.
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In other words, there’s not much to be deduced here, unlike the extensive notes which accompanied the release of AirPods Pro 3 last fall.
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The 24 were scheduled to arrive in Manila in two flights early Sunday, with the first batch to be welcomed by Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who accompanied Marcos in his talks with Putin on Wednesday in the Russian city of Kazan, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said.
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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