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pursuer

[per-soo-er] / pərˈsu ər /


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That framework gives “Plainclothes” the feeling of an emotional chase film where pursuer and pursued are the same, stuck in a loop of possibility, torn about what being caught really means.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 28, 2025

His delicate chip to the par-five 16th was a shot of sheer class, having seen his plucky pursuer Rose smash a 300-yard driver off the deck on to the green.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2024

His closest pursuer was Andrew Novak, who was 5 under through nine holes.

From Seattle Times Feb. 8, 2024

He crossed the finish line more than a minute ahead of his closest pursuer, throwing his skinned arms in the air in celebration of the Netherlands’ first title in 38 years.

From Washington Times Aug. 6, 2023

Kabbadi, a game similar to tag, involves the pursuer repeatedly chanting the word kabbadi in an uninterrupted stream without a breath while trying to tag someone.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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