pursued
Americanadjective
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followed by a person or animal wishing to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chased.
Dogs' keen sense of smell and hunting instinct make it difficult for a pursued animal to escape.
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being the goal or purpose that motivates a person’s striving or effort.
Every phrase in the document has been carefully weighed to serve the pursued objective.
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carried on or continued.
Going from one university to another for short stays might be less beneficial than a steadily pursued course at one place.
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practiced, as an occupation, pastime, etc..
Whether as a hobby or as a career, music and dance have always been among the most highly pursued performing arts.
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studied or discussed over some time.
This publication focuses on the long pursued question of best timing for orthodontic treatment.
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Oil prices reversed lower after a report of a 10-day ceasefire proposal came after Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the U.S. could be pursued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
It came off the highest levels of the day as a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry was quoted as saying negotiations with the U.S. could be pursued “based on national interests.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Dhillon said both investigations into the two women’s prisons are “being pursued vigorously and simultaneously.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
In response, the Australian government said it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" more serious charges had not been pursued following the deaths of the six backpackers.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
William Bell, waving his arms in the street, pursued Powell on foot for a few blocks, yelling all the way.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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