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pursued

[per-sood] / pərˈsud /
ADJECTIVE
traced
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
tracked
Synonyms
Antonyms


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"The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued," Hochul said in a statement.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Lee, then 19, pursued a Title IX investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The defendants have pursued various strategies to have the case dismissed before reaching trial, including arguing that federal law preempts the legal claims raised in the lawsuit.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

Beutner pursued passage of Proposition 28 after serving as superintendent of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

“In their presence,” pursued Pumblechook, “I will tell you, young man, what to say to Joseph. Says you, “Joseph, I have this day seen my earliest benefactor and the founder of my fortun’s.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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