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(of a subject) To have intellectually pursued
To have acted on an opportunity
To have enacted or established
Past tense for to follow or chase after
“The police would relentlessly pursue Niko Bellic after he robbed a bank.”
Past tense for to go in search of, especially on the trail of
“The bounty hunter would begin to pursue his target after being given a tip-off.”
Past tense for to conduct or devote oneself to
“He chose to pursue his research abroad because local ecology had already been comprehensively studied.”
Past tense for to have as one's goal
“Alexis broke ranks with the association to pursue her own artistic goals.”
Past tense for to investigate or delve into
“Police have enlisted the help of international specialists to help them pursue this line of inquiry.”
Past tense for to seek a social or romantic alliance with
“He would doggedly pursue the object of his infatuation for the best part of five years.”
Being followed or pursued
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