pursuers

noun

plural of pursuer
as in hunters

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hunters
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  • For a curate, James was also rather extravagant, keeping a pack of hunters while his wife kept a fashionable carriage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal is drawing concern from horseback riders like Simons and hunters, hikers and other outdoor recreationists, as well as tribal groups with treaty rights across the Great Lakes region.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
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