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pursued

Prononciation : [pərˈsjuːd]

Mot

Contexte : « action »

(verb) to follow someone or something to try to catch them. It’s like when you see a friend running away during a game, and you want to chase after them.

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The dog pursued the ball across the yard.

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The cat did not pursue the mouse this time; it just watched it go.

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Why did you pursue the car if it was going so fast?

Contexte : « goal »

(verb) to try to achieve or accomplish something. This is like when you really want to get a good grade in school, so you study hard for it.

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She pursued a career in medicine because she wanted to help people.

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He did not pursue his dream of becoming an artist, even though he loved painting.

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What goals are you pursuing this year at school?

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