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pursuing

pur-SOO-ing/pɚˈsu.ɪŋ/UKpuh-SYOO-ing/pəˈsjuː.ɪŋ/AUSpuh-SHOO-ing/pəˈʃu.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of pursuing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of pursue. Use this form for an action happening now or for the activity itself.

    The dog kept pursuing the ball across the yard.

    She is pursuing her dream of becoming a pilot.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of chasing someone or trying hard to get something.

    The pursuing of his childhood dream took him across the country.

    Her constant pursuing of better grades finally paid off.

    Similarpursuit, quest, seeking

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pursuing is a form of pursue

pursue, verb: To work hard to get or reach something you want. Full entry

Forms
pursuepursues he/she/itpursuing -ing formpursued past tense, past participle
Spelling
pursue → pursuing: drop the e, add -ing

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