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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /






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Defense attorneys argued that Gonzales took immediate action, pursuing a running figure he thought was the gunman but who turned out to be a teacher.

From The Wall Street Journal

The impact on energy prices could affect other industries, which might not pursue projects because of the cost of electricity, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Witnesses told ABC7 that the car was being pursued by federal agents when the driver crashed on the residential street.

From Los Angeles Times

In protest, Cocker jumped on stage, wiggled his bottom at the cameras, made a strange wafting gesture with his hands and made a hasty exit, pursued by Jackson's security team.

From BBC

It’s actually very simple and—given that Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama have pursued similar paths—replicable.

From The Wall Street Journal