pursuer

Example Sentences

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A master of disguise, an evil genius with plenty of tricks up his wings and a relentless pursuer of retribution, Feathers McGraw nests among cinema’s great villains without ever having crooned a single chirp.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 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

Indiana State: The loss re-opens the race atop the conference, with Drake the Sycamores’ closest pursuer.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

He crossed the finish line more than a minute ahead of his closest pursuer, throwing his skinned arms in the air in celebration of the Netherlands’ first title in 38 years.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2023

But there wasn't a pursuer, because Mr. Evans and whoever he was with—if indeed he was with anyone else— made sure of that.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers