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chasing

American  
[chey-sing] / ˈtʃeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

  1. a design chased on metal.

  2. an object decorated by chasing.

Etymology

Origin of chasing

First recorded in 1825–35; chase 3 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Mueller also called Chasing Horse’s accusers — a number of whom appeared in court to share final statements — “very unhappy young women.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

As an actor, Chasing Horse was best known for his role as a young member of South Dakota's Sioux tribe in the Oscar-winning 1990 film Dances With Wolves.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Chasing Horse, 49, continued to deny the charges and allegations against him during his sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Chasing away both your audience and your talent doesn’t make good business sense—unless the point is to sacrifice one part of your portfolio to elevate another.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Chasing down my runaway mother was so much more fun with a friend.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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