Example Sentences

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Netanyahu said in a Thursday evening statement that he was pursuing negotiations at the request of the Lebanese government.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He was a young dad and former nightclub manager and was pursuing an M.B.A., short on cash, and full of dreams for new restaurant concepts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"I'm really happy to play my first final in Melbourne. It's something I was pursuing a lot," said Alcaraz, who collapsed to the court at the end.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Subcontractor Equans told the BBC it had successfully completed £6.2m worth of handback repairs, and was still owed £5m by TSSL, which it was pursuing through the liquidation process.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

I had to escape the maze to recover it, but I couldn’t find the way out, and Dad was pursuing me, sealing the exits with sacks of grain stacked into barricades.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover