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chasing

American  
[chey-sing] / ˈtʃeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

chasings plural
  1. a design chased on metal.

  2. an object decorated by chasing.


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Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of chasing

First recorded in 1825–35; chase 3 + -ing 1

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The robust performance shows how aggressively domestic investors are chasing national semiconductor champions tied to the artificial-intelligence theme, Munnelly says, even as global investors continue to question whether AI capex could justify valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The danger with ageing fighters is chasing one more night.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Vasilescu of BNP Paribas calls it the “microbrew effect”: Chinese consumers are chasing new flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

A model chasing "freedom" is almost predictable at this point, he added -- it lets the system pursue its goals more effectively, "and that's very scary."

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

By the time Sigurd gave up chasing her, Ivan would have Håkon away safely, and...

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

One knight wore an intricate suit of white enameled scales, brilliant as a field of new-fallen snow, with silver chasings and clasps that glittered in the sun.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

They'd brought fine armor up from the Twins, shining silver plate with enameled blue chasings.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

He had not thought much about it at the time, for at the moment all chasings of smugglers and expeditions in aid of the manning of the fleet were absolutely at a standstill.

From Patsy by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

The front of the Duomo is a small pyramidal screen, covered with delicate carvings and chasings, distributed over a series of short columns upholding narrow arches.

From Italian Hours by James, Henry

Rather too ornate with its profuse silver chasings and carved leather for every day's use, a heavy Mexican affair which he had won in a bronco "busting" competition down in Texas four years ago.

From Six Feet Four by Gregory, Jackson

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