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adjective

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as in laced

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verb

past tense of chase
1
as in dismissed
to drive or force out chased the cat out of the garden

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2
as in pursued
to go after or on the track of a dog that likes to chase cars

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3
as in hunted
to seek out (game) for food or sport owls often chase mice in the dark

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4
as in raced
to proceed or move quickly they chased all over the place to find the missing child

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  1. dismissed
  2. pursued
  3. hunted
  4. embossed
  5. ejected
  6. stalked
  7. fringed
  8. banished
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  • Back in July, a New Mexico judge dismissed the single involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin over Hutchins’ death after the actor’s lawyers claimed prosecutors and investigators withheld evidence.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The charge was dismissed last July after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Agatha is also being pursued by her ex, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), a powerful green witch, as well as the Salem Seven, vengeful wraiths of Agatha's first coven.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This cultural shift has also found its way into male hip-hop, with artists like Jay-Z, who has faced a series of public allegations, and Drake, who recently pursued legal action, partly in response to the aftermath from Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bruce, who lives in Indianapolis, has hunted the same farm in north-central Illinois for years.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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  • He was also ejected for going at Draymond Green in a postseason game two years ago.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • Kaia Gerber and Erykah Badu incorporated boho elements into their wardrobes, pairing graphic tees with a ruffled skirt and fringed jacket, respectively.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sleeveless gown included a high slit accented by fringed ties along the side.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • So, before turning off the lights that zigzagged across the lot, McArdle sized up the pile of trees that had been banished to the back of the shed.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • He was then banished and given the title Marquis of Haihun.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
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