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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By using sophisticated tracing software, investigators were able to piece together his digital trail and identify patterns, wallets, and transaction records even across mixers and multiple hops.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 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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The revelation that the grand jury has heard more testimony in recent weeks suggests prosecutors are still pursuing new evidence.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But pursuing a cease-fire agreement that does not address the underlying drivers of the conflict is unlikely to work.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a low-pressure system crossing the Great Lakes on Monday will bring mixed wintry precipitation, including light snow in parts of the Northeast.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The canal depends on reservoirs that were hit by 2023 droughts that forced it to substantially reduce the number of daily slots for crossing ships.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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One person died and three others were hospitalized following a fire at a residential complex in Bridgeport on Monday.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The snow is supposed to end by Tuesday afternoon, and temperatures in the mid-Atlantic region will rise above freezing following a days-long cold snap.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is the first of a four-part series covering their perspectives, starting with the top AI home trend predictions for 2025.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Michael Russo is a senior writer covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League for The Athletic.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracking. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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