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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The transaction gave the company more firepower to pursue fifth-generation wireless technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A spokesperson for Surrey County Council told the BBC the council has no ability to pursue the application in Pakistan, as English proceedings are coming to an end.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Hasley hailed from Pittsburgh and played university football before venturing to Hollywood to pursue his dreams as a writer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Herbert, who had been looking at the fire and pondering, here said that something had come into his thoughts arising out of Wemmick’s suggestion, which it might be worth while to pursue.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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