pursuer

Example Sentences

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That framework gives “Plainclothes” the feeling of an emotional chase film where pursuer and pursued are the same, stuck in a loop of possibility, torn about what being caught really means.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

It features scenes of the rapper running from a pursuer in a Pinocchio mask - a symbol fans interpreted as "lies" following Drake around.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

His closest pursuer was Andrew Novak, who was 5 under through nine holes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Kosteniuk’s greatest stroke of good fortune came two rounds later, as she found herself in desperate straits against her closest pursuer, Indian GM Humpy Koneru.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2023

All he was supposed to do was to stand outside and push a garbage can in front of a potential pursuer.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers