pursuing

Example Sentences

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Liberating himself from pursuing the one prize which he really wanted - needed, perhaps - was something McIlroy recognised in the immediate aftermath of his crowning golfing glory when he said he felt "freed up".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite her disturbing admission, Ford apparently let the matter go, and he spent the next year and a half pursuing other suspects.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Companies are pursuing larger deals, with some seeing an opportunity in a more lenient antitrust environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he was aware being in the two unions was incompatible, but that pursuing both paths was possible "for now".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But behind us the dogs have started barking, and I can’t tell if they’re pursuing us into the street, or just chasing us from their territory.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman