chasing (down)

present participle of chase (down)
as in pursuing
to go in search of a historian who has spent two decades chasing down firsthand accounts of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution

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Verb
  • Hundreds of science teams from all over the world compete for observing time on the veteran space telescope, pursuing a multitude of challenging astronomical research projects that can't be accomplished by any other star-watching machine.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Two more shots came as the SUV drove through the 7100 block of West National Avenue, prompting officers to return fire while pursuing westbound.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Canadiens are seeking their sixth win in seven games.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Dylan's family is now seeking answers about her final moments, per Fox 4.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Prince Harry Has Tea With King Charles More recently, though, things have been looking up for the relationship as Harry and Charles met for tea at Clarence House in September.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Chasing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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