chase
verb (used with object)
to pursue in order to seize, overtake, etc..
chaseable
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a word derived from
chase.
Example Sentences
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"We bowled very well in the last few overs and knew that 150 was a chaseable total."
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
"Maybe it's about turning those big overs into 15 or 16, especially on flat pitches, knowing that even 230 can be chaseable."
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Playing on a pitch that looked good for a score of 200 or more, India's target of 172 looked eminently chaseable.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025
"With the batting line-up we have it was a very chaseable score, but they used the bowling conditions well," said Royals captain Samson.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2023
We thought 170 was chaseable but they got to 190.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2022
