PURSUING Definition & Meaning

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pursuing

[per-soo-ing]

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adjective

following someone or something in order to overtake, capture, woo, etc..
Informed via radio that the alleged crime concerned an unpaid bill, the pursuing officers took down the vehicle's license plate information and stopped the chase.
continuing to accompany or affect someone, as success, bad luck, or fame.
They renewed their love, were once more torn apart by pursuing misfortune, but in the end were happily reunited.
following or seeming to follow someone or something with one’s eyes, voice, thoughts, etc..
He stared fearfully at the pursuing eyes of a portrait on the wall.
following or coming immediately after; ensuing.
The program focuses on core courses in the first semester, and allows students to take their electives in the pursuing two semesters.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

unpursuing adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pursuing¹

pursu(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

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“There’s a very long history of immigration enforcement agents not pursuing employers for hiring undocumented people, but very aggressively pursuing the undocumented people themselves,” Arulanantham said.

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She said the UK was already "actively pursuing" how the convention is implemented domestically.

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But many are now asking whether Israel's prime minister is pursuing the same goals as his top advisors and allies.

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More recently, his girlfriend Shannon has been by MacIntyre's side as he travelled around the world pursuing his second favourite sport.

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Google is doing something similar for students pursuing certificates in data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management and other fields.

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