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pursuit

[per-soot] / pərˈsut /




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This has brought new urgency to the pursuit of a more comprehensive energy ceasefire ahead of three-way peace negotiations that are planned between the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The film is brutally honest in its depictions of cold human narcissism and the relentless pursuit of glory in the name of nebulous spiritual fulfillment.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

Henkels is working his way up in a sport filled with talented athletes who have to maneuver their bodies like a gymnast in pursuit of a perfect score of 100 from the judges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Rimac immediately contacted police, used the car's telemetry system to track its location as it travelled towards Slovenia and set off in his Porsche 911 in hot pursuit.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

No one else in the street moved as they wove between people in pursuit.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

That has changed in recent years, however, with Cummins' men having pulled off pursuits of 282 and 279 since 2023, in addition to the Perth victory last year.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Do these frequently compared pursuits have enough in common to intertwine them into a coherent story?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Sand has long cultivated a moderate image and played up pursuits like his love of hunting and predilection for gas station breakfast pizza.

From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026

And though Cassie’s extracurricular pursuits echo that cultural reckoning, some distance reveals that “Promising Young Woman” is less about justice than protection.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Again, the Muslim community was particularly receptive to hearing about my experiences and cheered me on in my pursuits.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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