pursue
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, she reached another milestone in a career that she was once told by doctors not to pursue.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
While workers are expected to benefit from the deal, some shareholders voiced opposition, vowing to pursue legal action against the tentative agreement.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Within a year, the Pratts decided to pursue a divorce — or, at least, a divorce filing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Anthropic, most recently valued at $380 billion, is also expected to pursue a public debut as soon as this year.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Suzanne had felt some pressure from her parents to pursue medicine though eventually gave up on it, finding that it messed with her joy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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