pursuer

Example Sentences

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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 delicate chip to the par-five 16th was a shot of sheer class, having seen his plucky pursuer Rose smash a 300-yard driver off the deck on to the green.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

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

All he was supposed to do was to stand outside and push a garbage can in front of a potential pursuer.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers