pursued
Example Sentences
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For more than 100 years, scientists have pursued the idea of insulin in pill form, often described as a "dream" treatment for diabetes.
From Science Daily
Over the show’s four-season run, there have been tensions among the castmates, which accelerated as Paul and the other wives pursued fame in other venues, including on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”
From Los Angeles Times
Google’s Willow chip has shown error correction improving with additional qubits, a milestone pursued for 30 years.
Then, he pursued assorted careers in indie publishing, urban planning and entrepreneurial research before conclusively binding himself to a literary life.
From Los Angeles Times
An allegation that he pursued a "course of conduct akin to grooming" was not proved.
From BBC
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