pursue
Example Sentences
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Industry representatives say lawyers encourage homeowners to pursue dubious allegations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
But he said his folks always encouraged him to pursue his dream - especially his father, who turned down a tennis scholarship in the US at the age of 20.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
China’s commerce ministry said in a Saturday statement that Beijing and Washington agreed to pursue mutual tariff reductions in future discussions, though it didn’t specify which products could receive relief.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
After disagreements about how to pursue that goal, Musk resigned in early 2018.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
“The Horned King knows she is missing. He will pursue her.”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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