pursuer

Example Sentences

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And was actually 0.125secs faster than Verstappen, his closest pursuer, in the final sector.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

The Celtics won their 11th straight game on Sunday to improve to an NBA-best 48-12 on the season — six wins more than their closest pursuer.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

He had a 63-yard touchdown in which he started inside, broke outside and showed speed to run away from his pursuer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Kosteniuk’s greatest stroke of good fortune came two rounds later, as she found herself in desperate straits against her closest pursuer, Indian GM Humpy Koneru.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2023

Cluny felt himself filled with hatred for his pursuer.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques