pursue
Example Sentences
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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
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