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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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To pursue that work, Michaelson and Kristi Hendrickson, PhD, associate professor of communication sciences and disorders, have submitted a grant proposal to support the next phase of the research.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Born Trent Clutts on Dec. 16, 1958, in Huntsville, Ala., Cody was inspired to pursue a career in broadcasting during visits to a Kentucky radio station with his dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A grand jury is a group of citizens who determine whether there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Ultimately the finding of the inquiry by the government was that there wasn’t any evidence to pursue criminal charges,” Ruby said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

After Jimmie started working, I was determined to pursue the job Eric had told me about at NACA.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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