Sentence examples for on the pursuing from inspiring English sources

In the battles of Peach Orchard and Savage's Station (June 29) and Frayser's Farm (Glendale; June 30), the retreating Union forces inflicted heavy casualties on the pursuing Confederates.

The two agents make their way out and close the hatch on the pursuing cats.

Without OKH's notice or approval, he constructed a series of interim defensive lines to cover its retreat, slowing down and inflicting heavy losses on the pursuing Russians in the process.

On May 9, 1846, the pursuing American element met them at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma.

Vestas, the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer, has said its planned investments in the UK are entirely dependent on the government pursuing the right green policies.

Another Williams double-fault paved the way, and then she slipped on the baseline pursuing the break point.

After LeBron James signed with Miami, Michael went on the offensive, pursuing the corporate sponsors that were turned away by the Heat.

By The New Yorker April 2, 2012 Are the conservative justices on the Supreme Court pursuing a new kind of judicial activism?

As the Japanese, having reached the extent of their supply lines, began to withdraw from Ioribaiwa, the Australians went on the offensive, pursuing them back north towards Buna.

At the same time, we will avoid the pains brought on by pursuing unnatural and unnecessary pleasures.

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