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chasing

American  
[chey-sing] / ˈtʃeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

chasings plural
  1. a design chased on metal.

  2. an object decorated by chasing.


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Etymology

Origin of chasing

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

Example Sentences

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It is not normal that after five hours and 15 minutes, he is still chasing down every single shot that is pounded towards his racquet.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

In the prior two weeks, Anthropic and OpenAI filed to go public, both chasing $1 trillion valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The biggest mistake many Americans abroad make is chasing local tax-advantaged products that appear attractive, but require you to jump through U.S. tax and reporting hoops.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

It also unlocked the ending he’d been chasing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

I worried it around in my head, back and forth like a cat chasing a mouse in the field.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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