give chase
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Oftentimes, when one sees gold prices start to move higher, it is only a matter of time before silver and other precious metals give chase.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
So, it wasn’t a stretch for Hazeart to think Havoc was stolen when he slipped away from Hazeart’s mother, Darlene, who was unable to give chase when the 3-year-old dog bolted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
The Georgia Department of Public Safety said Cenescar was trying to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation before it fled, prompting the trooper to give chase.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
Parker, thankfully, is able to capture Mulvaney, but as Yang and Bailey give chase, Rachel stays behind.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2023
What courage he’d gathered had turned to dread, and he wondered when the Grievers would finally give chase.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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