as in pursued
to go in search of
engineers are still shopping around for solutions to several critical flaws in the aircraft's design
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If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025 -
That is why the Chargers pursued him in 2024.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu, in turn, has repeatedly claimed that Khan sought the warrants only to divert attention from the woman’s charges.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Univision has sought to make this one a political battle, as well, enlisting support from numerous lawmakers, and now the president.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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When Torres looked up to play the pass, Feyenoord midfielder Sem Steijn had recognised the danger, but was caught too far upfield to intercept.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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At one point, a friend of mine looked up and saw a white boy in a shiesty.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Shopped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shopped%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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