short chase

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

a chase that lasts for a brief period

chaseADJECTIVE + CHASE

Categories:

short

Examples (10)

  • The police car engaged in a short chase before the suspect surrendered.
  • The cat led the dog on a short chase around the garden.
  • After a short chase, the thief was apprehended by the security guard.
  • The children giggled during the short chase through the park.
  • It was a surprisingly short chase, ending almost as soon as it began.
  • The protagonist escaped after a short chase down a narrow alleyway.
  • The forward initiated a short chase for the loose ball.
  • Although it was only a short chase, it left everyone breathless.
  • The officer reported a short chase on foot, which concluded without incident.
  • I remember the short chase we had as kids, laughing until our sides hurt.