hot pursuit
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The two relay successes took Britain's medal tally to 12 - including six golds - as the hosts remained in hot pursuit of table-topping Italy heading into the final day of competition.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
When the NBA’s trade season started, the Celtics were in hot pursuit of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Pole-sitter Francesco Bagnaia, who won Saturday's sprint, started well on a hot and humid Sepang circuit to hold a slender lead in the first lap with Acosta and Marquez in hot pursuit.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
In what may be the most seasonal police chase in recent memory, this week, Ohio officers found themselves in hot pursuit of a very large, very orange suspect.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
Was it the first warning of a cavalry patrol in hot pursuit?
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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