How is the word добиваться translated from Russian to English

English translation
pursue
verb

Долго и упорно стремиться к чему-то.

To try hard to achieve something over time.

Examples with “добиваться”

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  • Она добивалась карьеры юриста. — She pursued a career in law.

  • Собака начала преследовать белку в парке. — The dog began to pursue the squirrel in the park.

  • Они будут добиваться цели, несмотря на задержки. — They will pursue the goal despite the delays.

  • Дети преследовали улетевший шарик вниз по улице. — The children pursued the runaway balloon down the street.

  • Как долго она добивалась этой мечты? — How long did she pursue that dream?

  • Почему кошки преследуют всё, что движется? — Why do cats pursue anything that moves?

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