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coursing

[kawr-sing, kohr-] / ˈkɔr sɪŋ, ˈkoʊr- /
NOUN
hunt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploration hunting inquiry interrogation investigation probe prosecution pursuit quest race raid
STRONG
following frisking game hounding inquest inquisition meddling prying pursuance pursuing reconnaissance research rummage scrutiny seeking sifting snooping sporting steeplechase study tracing trailing
WEAK
field sport look-see
NOUN
hunting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angling fishery fishing shooting
STRONG
falconry fowling hawking sporting stalking trapping
WEAK
big-game hunting halieutics the hunt venatics venery

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Williams said there were problems locally involving fly-grazing - where animals are left on land without permission - as well as hare coursing and poaching.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Mastercard’s stock was off 5.2% and coursing toward its worst daily performance also since that date.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

The documentaries provide visual accompaniment to the vivid writing coursing through “Last Rites,” which kicks off in 2018, when Osbourne’s medical troubles begin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

And, seeing the deeply felt compassion coursing through the film, it would seem a good heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Already he could feel the deer’s strength coursing through him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver