pursued

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Jeji's father, Danladi, fears the peaceful approach pursued by activists may not last forever.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nearly half of the cases turned down for those offenses were out of the New Jersey U.S. attorney’s office, which in the past has aggressively pursued alleged union corruption.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

For hours on a crisp, blue-sky day, kite flyers mingled with sign-wavers, sharing space on the National Mall as they pursued their dueling missions.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Beretta has denied those claims, saying it wasn’t seeking control and had instead pursued a negotiated minority investment aimed at improving Ruger’s performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

While Booth and Herold tarried, the government pursued them with new energy.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson