tracking down

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American Nathan Martin won the contest in a photo finish, tracking down Michael Kimani Kamau of Kenya to edge him on his final strides, winning by 00.01 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Some colleges are tracking down alumni with unconventional career paths like Iselin’s and presenting them as role models.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

One of the biggest challenges in aging and disease research is tracking down senescent cells.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

It will involve nearly 1,100 law enforcement, intelligence and military officers in northern France, tasked with tracking down illegal migrants and stopping them boarding boats.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“Look,” Pauley said, “Billy is tracking down your family in California to call them. Do you live in California? Do you remember how to reach them?”

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith