Meaning & use
pursuer
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A person or animal that chases or follows someone, typically in order to catch them.
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The fox darted through the bushes, staying just ahead of its pursuer.
She glanced back nervously, unsure whether her pursuer had given up the chase.
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Often used in dramatic or narrative writing about chases, escapes, or legal pursuit.
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