pursuing

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The California city—once a poster child for drought—is producing so much fresh water with its Carlsbad ocean-desalination plant that Arizona and Nevada are pursuing deals for millions of gallons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“He was incredibly brave to come forward and to be a plaintiff ... To be targeted because he is pursuing his rights is unacceptable, but not surprising given what we’ve been seeing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I am a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Washington, D.C., who routinely sees patients for counseling prior to their pursuing fertility treatments.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

In addition, pursuing the lower target increased overall healthcare costs due to greater use of antihypertensive medications and more frequent doctor visits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

When more government records were declassified, they confirmed that Elizebeth had played a major role in pursuing Nazi spies.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield