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
Someone finally barks “Get him!” as a bunch of agents feebly give chase; the man pedals away like he’s a Tour de France champion with a peloton hot on his trail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 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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