go after
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"A common misconception is jellyfish go after people but contact with a jellyfish is actually merely incidental and humans are not on their menu," Bunney said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“With a pure play, I can go after something like Marvell—those smaller companies that maybe a lot of people haven’t heard of,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“You’re thinking about going to the ‘pen, or do you let your ace go after Max and Tucker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Language matters — despots go after journalists first because they are trained to seek the truth and make it plain for their readers.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Wash worked up a smile even though what he wanted was to forget the kids and go after Naomi.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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