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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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Selines initially made a deal with her parents to attend the City College of New York while she continued to pursue music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Binance said it would now pursue a license elsewhere in the EU.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Observers also say a guilty verdict could risk disillusioning young Indonesians who want to pursue a career in government.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“This is the right move to put each company in the strongest position to create value, fully monetize its assets, and aggressively pursue its own organic growth strategies,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Prior to rendering a verdict, jurors expressed concerns about Mrs. Colbey being subject to the death penalty, so the State agreed not to pursue an execution if she was found guilty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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