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Collocations for pursue - verb

1. continue sth/try to achieve sth

ADV.

further, still | actively, energetically, vigorously | doggedly
He was still doggedly pursuing his studies.
relentlessly | effectively, successfully
How can we most effectively pursue these aims?

VERB + PURSUE

decide to
We have decided not to pursue the matter further.
intend to, want to, wish to
deciding on which career you wish to pursue
be/feel inclined to | be reluctant to | be able to, be at liberty to, be free to | continue to

PHRASES

the ability/freedom to pursue sth
the freedom to pursue her own interests
be not worth pursuing
I decided the matter was not worth pursuing further.

2. chase sb

ADV.

relentlessly
He pursued her relentlessly, refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer.

PHRASES

closely/hotly pursued by sb
He ran past, hotly pursued by two policemen.

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