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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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In the past, it was uncommon for federal prosecutors to pursue charges against noncitizen voters who didn’t understand that it was against the law for them to vote.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

“Throughout the investigation, detectives have continued to pursue newly developed leads,” Oceanside police stated.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

“Given these outcomes and a conservative approach to dividends, we think it introduces the potential for Origin to pursue scale growth over FY27,” analyst Tom Allen says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Or maybe you’d rather leave your 9-to-5 and pursue a career with a less traditional schedule.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

“I doubt it. They would not pursue us this far only to let us escape.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

As the company pursues its comprehensive travel ambitions, the question remains whether the Airbnb of tomorrow can maintain character as the foundation upon which the business is built.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Grace is a senior at Harvard University, where she pursues a dual concentration in Economics and English.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

As Talarico pursues potential crossover voters, he’ll also need to mobilize Black Texans, among whom Crockett is an influential leader.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

As a first-generation Mexican American with roots in Jalisco, Mexico, she is thrilled to join The Times’ Fast Break desk starting today, as she pursues a career in television and print journalism.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

He entered on the path he had marked for himself; he pursues it still.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

“Any use of Mr. Daniels’ NIL occurring after LSU’s receipt of this notice will be deemed knowing and willful and will be pursued vigorously through all available legal and equitable remedies.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

No matter how many cities visited, career paths pursued, or partners endured, a person’s core traits remain the same.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

But on Friday, CTP London said a new line of inquiry had been identified that was not "pursued by them at the time".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Hichilema, a businessman who won office in 2021 on his sixth attempt, has pursued market-friendly reforms, abolished the death penalty and sought to restore investor confidence.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

She was hotly pursued and by one stronger if not swifter than she.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

She is currently pursuing a certification to demonstrate her AI fluency.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“We’re pursuing all options to hold them accountable,” LeMasters said during the call.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

But Cleanview's analysis finds nearly every hyperscaler is pursuing such projects, including Meta, Microsoft and Oracle.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Barcelona are pursuing the forward which could scupper any plans that Arsenal have.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

After nine years of the government’s apparent lack of interest in pursuing him, however, he really didn’t feel like a fugitive.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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