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pursuer

[per-soo-er] / pərˈsu ər /


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That framework gives “Plainclothes” the feeling of an emotional chase film where pursuer and pursued are the same, stuck in a loop of possibility, torn about what being caught really means.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

It features scenes of the rapper running from a pursuer in a Pinocchio mask - a symbol fans interpreted as "lies" following Drake around.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

Her time was 16 minutes, 57.6 seconds, more than 30 seconds faster than her next closest pursuer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024

His closest pursuer was Andrew Novak, who was 5 under through nine holes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Prosper scrutinized every face passing by, but their pursuer wasn't among them.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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