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pursuit

[per-soot] / pərˈsut /




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The traditional world of sport is being challenged like rarely before, with a host of disruptors and innovators pushing the boundaries in pursuit of growth.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

From his cell, Jin has sought to energize his congregants, reminding them of ideals that have outlasted political regimes for centuries as he defies Xi’s pursuit of total ideological control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Even those with lives, careers and families are fundamentally lost, snared between their pursuit of personal justice and instinctual self-preservation.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

"This text represents perseverance in the pursuit of climate justice, even in the face of enormous political pressure," she told AFP.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Many false sightings across the country made the pursuit more difficult.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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