hot pursuit
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
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
Just then, there was the sound of running feet behind us, and everyone turned to see Serina and Sam sprinting down the path with a pack of security officers in hot pursuit.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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