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pursuer

[per-soo-er] / pərˈsu ər /


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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

The Celtics won their 11th straight game on Sunday to improve to an NBA-best 48-12 on the season — six wins more than their closest pursuer.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

He had a 63-yard touchdown in which he started inside, broke outside and showed speed to run away from his pursuer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

“While a just cause wins its champion wide support, an unjust one condemns its pursuer to be an outcast,” the report concludes.

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2023

Foxface must have purposefully left the other packs alone, knowing that to steal one without her number would definitely bring on a pursuer.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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