as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
once upon a time, millions of buffalo tracked the wide open plains
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Recent Examples of tracking
Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is preparing for its traditional tracking of Santa Claus' sleigh on Christmas Eve.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
Helene pushed the year to one of the deadlier seasons dating back to the beginning of hurricane tracking by satellites in the 1950s.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Rachel Trujillo is a home writer with more than five years of experience reviewing products, covering deals, and tracking trends.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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The outage tracking site downdetector.com registered more than 100,000 reports of Facebook outages by 1:00.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is preparing for its traditional tracking of Santa Claus' sleigh on Christmas Eve.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
Helene pushed the year to one of the deadlier seasons dating back to the beginning of hurricane tracking by satellites in the 1950s.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Rachel Trujillo is a home writer with more than five years of experience reviewing products, covering deals, and tracking trends.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Owners of herds where cattle have tested positive for the bird flu virus will also have to provide epidemiological information that allows for contact tracing and disease surveillance.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Positive tests must be reported to the USDA and herd owners must provide basic information to allow tracing of the disease in cattle, the order says.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rehab works as a case manager with the nonprofit Syrian Community Network, while Feras, who was a physician in Syria, is now pursuing a residency program to continue his medical career.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Penguins are also at risk of being killed when crossing coastal roads, being hit by boats, or caught in set nets.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In that incident, the semitrailer was crossing the track when the train clipped the rear of the trailer, according to Avoca Fire Department Battalion Chief Jacob Davis.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although the size of the first graduating classes following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic was not substantially impacted, a decline in enrollments in earlier grades will contribute to smaller graduating classes in the future.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry’s complexities.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Geri Stengel is a Forbes contributor with over 10 years of experience covering women entrepreneurs.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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