pursued

Example Sentences

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The Justice Department did not respond to questions about why it pursued its case in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

UniCredit last year pursued a takeover of BPM but ended up dropping it after the target rebuffed its approaches and the Italian government imposed conditions on a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A man then ran from the vehicle and officers pursued him on foot towards the Colmcille Road.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He has also pursued "third country" agreements that allows the United states to send people to countries where they have no ties.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

A preponderance of the members were Jewish, a group that had pursued the game for centuries and was highly proficient at it.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady