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   pursue

   /pəˈsjuː/

   verb

   • 1. follow or chase (someone or something): "the officer pursued the van" Similar go afterrun afterfollowchasegive chase tohuntstalktracktrailtraceshadowdoghoundcourseinformal:tailOpposite avoidflee
   • ▪ persistently seek to form a sexual relationship with (someone): "Sophie was being pursued by a number of men" Similar woocourtpay court topay suit tochase afterchaserun afterinformal:make up todated:make love toromanceset one's cap atseek the hand ofpay addresses to
   • ▪ seek to attain or accomplish (a goal) over a long period: "should people pursue their own happiness at the expense of others?" Similar strive forpush towardswork towardstry forseeksearch forquest (after)be intent onaim at/forhave as a goalhave as an objectiveaspire toOpposite eschew
   • ▪ (of something unpleasant) persistently afflict (someone): archaic, literary "mercy lasts as long as sin pursues man"
   • 2. continue or proceed along (a path or route): "the road pursued a straight course over the scrubland"
   • ▪ engage in (an activity or course of action): "Andrew was determined to pursue a computer career" Similar engage inbe engaged inbe occupied inparticipate intake part inwork atpractisefollowprosecuteconductplyapply oneself togo in fortake upOpposite shun
   • ▪ continue to investigate or explore (an idea or argument): "we shall not pursue the matter any further" Similar conductundertakefollowcarry ondevote oneself togo on withproceed withgo ahead withkeep/carry on withcontinue withcontinuetake furtherprosecutepersist instick with/atinvestigateresearchinquire intolook intoexaminestudyreviewcheckscrutinizeanalysedelve intodig intoprobeOpposite give up

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘follow with enmity’): from Anglo-Norman French pursuer, from an alteration of Latin prosequi ‘prosecute’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pursuable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesPolice to explore if anyone can be pursued over Fayed claims

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   6 days ago · 26 September 2024. Police have said they will explore if anyone else should be pursued for criminal offences following abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. The Met ...

3. www.howtopronounce.com › pursuedHow to pronounce pursued | HowToPronounce.com

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Pronunciation of pursued with 1 audio pronunciation, 4 synonyms, 1 meaning, 14 translations, 1 sentence and more for pursued.

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4. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk › sport › footballAnthony Gordon makes Newcastle United feelings clear to send ...

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   3 days ago · Liverpool pursued a £75m deal to sign Anthony Gordon this summer, but the Newcastle United forward will stay put as he prepares to sign a new contract. Sport. Stephen Killen Senior Football Writer.

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6. greatergood.berkeley.edu › article › itemWhat If You Pursued What’s Interesting Instead of Happiness?

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   Sep 10, 2024 · What If You Pursued What’s Interesting Instead of Happiness? A new book explores why we should seek a “psychologically rich life” and how to do it. By Jill Suttie | September 10, 2024

7. www.legalombudsman.org.uk › information-centreLeO takes action to prevent complaints about legal fees

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   2 days ago · Legal Ombudsman takes action to prevent complaints about legal fees. 30 SEPTEMBER 2024. news legal fees. The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is taking action to stop complaints involving legal fees and reclaiming them. LeO has published new resources setting out the types of disputes that can arise, how to resolve them, and how they can be prevented.

8. scripturesavvy.com › bible-verses-about-pursuing-god25 Bible Verses About Pursuing God (With Commentary)

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   3 days ago · The pursuit of God is a lifelong journey filled with twists and turns, victories and setbacks. The Bible offers guidance and encouragement to those who seek to deepen their relationship with the Creator.

9. www.nytimes.com › 2024/09/28 › worldAs Hezbollah Pursued a Limited War, Israel Went for a Knockout

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   4 days ago · Reporting from Istanbul. Sept. 28, 2024. Weeks after Hamas launched the surprise attack on Israel that started the Gaza war last October, Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese militant ...