pursue
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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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