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pursue

Aussprache: [pərˈsuː]

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Kontext: „goals“

(verb) to try to do something or chase after a goal. This means working hard to reach your dream or find what you really want.

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She decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

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He did not pursue his interest in music because he thought it was too hard.

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What goal do you want to pursue in the future?

Kontext: „interests“

(verb) to follow after someone or something. It means going after something that interests you or that you want to catch.

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They decided to pursue their hobby of painting together.

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He stopped pursuing the opportunity to travel because he was too busy.

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What activities do you want to pursue this summer?

Kontext: „law enforcement“

(verb) to follow someone in order to catch them. This is often used when talking about police chasing a suspect.

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The police decided to pursue the thief on foot.

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They couldn't pursue the suspect because he got away too quickly.

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Why did the police decide to pursue the car?

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