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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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“When someone sets fires that endanger lives and destroy a community’s sense of safety, my office will pursue the most serious charges available and seek justice for the victims,” Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It leaned on its popularity to pursue a hyperfast growth model pioneered by other online disrupters, such as Warby Parker, that sold goods directly to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Before deciding to pursue an offshore treatment, Chitwood consults his fellow longevity enthusiasts.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

He now says he is retired from corporate life, freeing him to pursue new interests, like building a pool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

My father laughed and said, “Indeed they are,” and did not pursue the matter; nor did he give up his teaching.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya