in pursuit
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But all the more perplexing was Holmes’ reticence to admit guilt when caught with hands as red as her lipstick, talking herself in circles in pursuit of her truth.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
In 2017, “The Hills” alum and her now-ex-husband, former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left the Windy City in pursuit of a “great place” to raise their family.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Quixote’s retreat comes amid a major slowdown in Hollywood production, as many productions leave California in pursuit of tax incentives around the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
But for me, moderation in pursuit of health was no virtue, and extremism in rejecting junk was no vice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Evidently our Muggle friend had unearthed not a ferret, as he supposed, but a Jarvey, most likely in pursuit of its favourite prey, gnomes.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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