The dog chases the ball vs The dog runs after the ball

Examples:

• The dog chases the ball eagerly.
• She watched as the dog chased the ball around the yard.
• He trained his dog to chase the ball and bring it back.
• Every time the ball is thrown, the dog chases it.
• The children laughed as the dog chased the ball in circles.

Alternatives:

• the dog runs after the ball
• the dog goes after the ball
• the dog pursues the ball
• the dog follows the ball
• the dog tracks the ball

Examples:

• The dog runs after the ball with excitement.
• She could see her dog running after the ball in the park.
• He always enjoys watching his dog run after the ball.
• The dog runs after the ball whenever it is thrown.
• Running after the ball is the dog's favorite game.

Alternatives:

• the dog chases the ball
• the dog goes after the ball
• the dog pursues the ball
• the dog follows the ball
• the dog tracks the ball