run after
verb- To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something). · That dog will get hurt if he continues to run after cars.
- To make a determined effort to win someone's affections or to have a sexual relationship with them. · She runs after any man in uniform!
- To endeavour to find or obtain.
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“Good-bye!” they all answered, and away the Queen ran, while Dorothy held Toto tightly lest he should run after her and frighten her.
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