pursuing

Example Sentences

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Guthrie was born in Jersey and attended Le Rocquier School while pursuing her sporting ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It is whether Tehran now believes it can do so while simultaneously pursuing diplomacy.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

One of them is Steffanie Castaneda, a 45-year-old from Jupiter, Fla. She began pursuing Italian citizenship five years ago through her family ancestry.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

MIAMI—Miami-Dade County’s mayor is pursuing the nuclear option in a battle over a marine terminal on tony Fisher Island that supplies fuel for cruise and cargo ships at PortMiami.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Frank’s was the first idea; and his the greatest zeal in pursuing it; for the lady was the best judge of the difficulties, and the most solicitous for accommodation and appearance.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen