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pursue

verb

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To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

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Students can use pursue to explain To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase..

Usage Note

Use pursue when you want precise academic language around To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase..

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