pursue
Example Sentences
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The IRS has six years if there are substantial omissions of income, and an unlimited amount of time to pursue tax fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
These red lines include that Iran must turn over its stocks of enriched uranium, agree not to pursue a nuclear weapon, and agree to allow free transit through the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Despite being on his way to becoming a professional baseball player, Edwards remains focused on helping the Trojans pursue their first national title since 1998.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Police say no further action was taken at the time as Obaidly had died in 2015 and there was insufficient evidence to pursue a case against Al Fayed before his death in 2023.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Back at Ford’s Theatre, the manhunt for Booth almost ended before it began when one man, an army major, rose from his front-row seat to pursue the assassin.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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