birddogging

bird-dog

also bird·dog (bûrd′dôg′, -dŏg′)

v. bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging, bird-dogs also bird·dogged or bird·dog·ging or bird·dogs Informal

v.intr.

To follow a subject of interest, such as a person or trend, with persistent attention.

v.tr.

1. To observe or follow closely; monitor: Police bird-dogged the suspect's movements.

2. To seek out (talent or clients, for example): bird-dogs recruits for the team.

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birddogging

(ˈbɜːdˌdɒɡɪŋ)

the act of pursuing with determination

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