in hot pursuit
idiom
: chasing and close to catching someone
The police are in hot pursuit of the escaped convicts.
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Another rumor is that Marvel has been in hot pursuit of Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney for a role in the MCU.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
As for the women’s team, the ladies are in hot pursuit of their eighth gold medal in a row at the 2024 Olympics.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
The movie Twisters, starring Hollywood actors in hot pursuit of tornadoes, isn’t that far off in its portrayal of chasing, but the film glosses over some of the hard work and challenges involved.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Cops said the driver fled the scene in his car, with the cops in hot pursuit.
—Bob Kappstatter, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
As for the women’s team, the ladies are in hot pursuit of their eighth gold medal in a row at the 2024 Olympics.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
The movie Twisters, starring Hollywood actors in hot pursuit of tornadoes, isn’t that far off in its portrayal of chasing, but the film glosses over some of the hard work and challenges involved.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Cops said the driver fled the scene in his car, with the cops in hot pursuit.
—Bob Kappstatter, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024
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“In hot pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20hot%20pursuit. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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