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chasing

American  
[chey-sing] / ˈtʃeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

  1. a design chased on metal.

  2. an object decorated by chasing.

Etymology

Origin of chasing

First recorded in 1825–35; chase 3 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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There is too much money chasing real stocks these days.

From Barron's

Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell made a dash for it immediately after the declaration; reporters, me included, chasing after her shouting questions.

From BBC

The intended message is that B.J. must stop chasing the spotlight to let his son be the star.

From Los Angeles Times

Villa have been unable to pull away from the chasing pack - and draw closer to City - because they have taken only 12 points in their past eight league matches.

From BBC

Sri Lanka needed an emphatic win to stay alive but instead exited with a whimper, limping to 107-8 chasing New Zealand's 168-7.

From Barron's

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