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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“Any use of Mr. Daniels’ NIL occurring after LSU’s receipt of this notice will be deemed knowing and willful and will be pursued vigorously through all available legal and equitable remedies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
No matter how many cities visited, career paths pursued, or partners endured, a person’s core traits remain the same.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The reflecting pool is one of many renovation projects across Washington that Trump has pursued, saying he wants to improve the capital’s image.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Just reporting these offences was a huge step for them to take, and they have pursued it through to the end to see justice served," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Civil rights advocates pursued their own agendas as unelected representatives of communities defined by race and displayed considerable skill navigating courtrooms and halls of power across America.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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