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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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In addition, she claimed the council continued to pursue enforcement action, during a stint in hospital having fallen from her horse and which led to a broken femur.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Born Trent Clutts on Dec. 16, 1958, in Huntsville, Ala., Cody was inspired to pursue a career in broadcasting during visits to a Kentucky radio station with his dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The transaction gave the company more firepower to pursue fifth-generation wireless technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

We’re lucky to have enough money so that my mom doesn’t have to get a steady job right now—she can actually pursue her passion.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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