pursuit

Example Sentences

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The police pursuit unfolded nearby as the couple pulled out of the drive-thru.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He accused the two newspapers of subjecting him to "an endless pursuit, a campaign, an obsession with having every aspect of my life under surveillance so they could get the run on their competitors".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

These two don’t always align: Many investors avoid stocks out of fear of losing money, while others take on more risk than necessary in pursuit of higher returns.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

As the author of a book about the modern pursuit for immortality, I’ve watched longevity tourism surge in popularity in recent years.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Dana intended to establish a command center there, and from Bryantown launch cavalry patrols through the surrounding countryside, in pursuit of the Lincoln and Seward assassins.

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