Sentence examples for pursued major from inspiring English sources

Despite the uncertainty, several technology start-ups, like Rearden, have pursued major financing rounds at multibillion-dollar valuations.

Jaguar also called on RIM's board to follow the lead of several technology giants, which have recently pursued major changes.

Isis, which has not generally pursued major attacks outside its base in Syria, has claimed responsibility for bringing down the plane.

The caucus had waited four years as Obama pursued major legislation to address the economic crisis, financial regulation, health care, global warming, and other issues.

Despite the investigation, Martin pursued major reforms of the country's health care system and secured passage of legislation that legalized same-sex marriage.

Martin's Liberal minority government struggled to maintain power, but it nevertheless pursued major reforms of health care policy and legalized same-sex marriage.

Like many midsize American cities, Memphis has craved greater renown by pursuing major league sports.

"By contrast," the brief continued, "states were enacting predatory lending laws and pursuing major national lenders for predatory lending practices.

"There has not been confidence in the strength of the recovery since the financial crisis, which makes C.E.O.'s and boards reticent to pursue major transactions," he said.

Infielder Munenori Kawasaki and pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada of the SoftBank Hawks are other free agents thought to be interested in pursuing major league careers.

Ms. Fine, who billed her time at $225 an hour, anticipated facing that obstacle in pursuing "major targets" for satellite betting.