Multiple choice

The pickpocket ran off, ......... pursued by the police.

  1. generously

  2. harshly

  3. grossly

  4. hotly

  5. handily

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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Hotly pursued' is the correct expression. 'Hotly' means intensely, vigorously, or with great speed/effort. When police are 'hotly pursuing' a criminal, they're chasing them vigorously and urgently. This is commonly used in action and crime reporting.