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give chase

Idioms  
  1. Pursue, as in The police gave chase to the robber. [c. 1700]


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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

Parker, thankfully, is able to capture Mulvaney, but as Yang and Bailey give chase, Rachel stays behind.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2023

"There's never ever a situation with a carnivore where you should run," said Ms Titchener, since they may mistake you for prey and give chase.

From BBC ● May 3, 2023

I sprint for the stairs, but the giant snake doesn’t give chase.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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