pursuer

Example Sentences

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Her time was 16 minutes, 57.6 seconds, more than 30 seconds faster than her next closest pursuer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024

His delicate chip to the par-five 16th was a shot of sheer class, having seen his plucky pursuer Rose smash a 300-yard driver off the deck on to the green.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

The Celtics won their 11th straight game on Sunday to improve to an NBA-best 48-12 on the season — six wins more than their closest pursuer.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

But what about another common rom-com trope, one that often goes hand in hand with the grand gesture: the pursuer so persistent he could be mistaken for a stalker?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Then his pursuer came within sight—one small man on a gray horse.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson