Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for pursued

pursued

adjective as in traced

Strong matches

adjective as in tracked

Strongest match

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said the Rams “absolutely” envisioned those kinds of plays when they pursued Adams, who has 109 career touchdown catches, the most among active players.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Ali asked Anton if he’d be able to support both of them while she pursued a higher degree, and he said yes.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Christine Flack has since accused the police and prosecutors of targeting her daughter due to her celebrity status, saying they "had it in for her" and pursued the case unnecessarily.

Read more on BBC

Similar concerns had dogged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s, when then-President Ronald Reagan pursued his Strategic Defense Initiative, widely known as Star Wars.

Even her purported ambition — to have a swimming trophy — can be seen as childlike, especially as she never pursued a post-collegiate career as a professional swimmer.

Read more on Salon

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement