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noun • the fruitless pursuit of something unattainable | ||||||||
| 40% | 5 | Wild-goose ____, fruitless pursuit | ||||||
noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture • United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) • a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time verb • go after with the intent to catch • pursue someone sexually or romantically • cut a groove into • cut a furrow into a columns | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | A fruitless pursuit | ||||||
noun • a futile or unprofitable endeavor | ||||||||
Each Side Slow At Sea Around Turn In Fruitless Pursuit Crossword Clue
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WILDGOOSECHASE which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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WILDGOOSECHASE
Updated: October 15, 2023
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