in pursuit of
idiom
: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.
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So, might James think about finishing his career elsewhere in pursuit of a fifth ring?
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Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The team works together in pursuit of a goal, each with a specific role—such as to observe, reason, plan, act or communicate.
—Muqsit Ashraf, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Spider-Man is relatable Moral exemplars are figures who transcend the average human experience, achieving extraordinary feats in pursuit of virtue.
—George Tsakiridis, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
The Democratic lawmaker immigrated to the U.S. from India in 1972 in pursuit of his higher education, according to Thanedar's website.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The team works together in pursuit of a goal, each with a specific role—such as to observe, reason, plan, act or communicate.
—Muqsit Ashraf, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Spider-Man is relatable Moral exemplars are figures who transcend the average human experience, achieving extraordinary feats in pursuit of virtue.
—George Tsakiridis, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
The Democratic lawmaker immigrated to the U.S. from India in 1972 in pursuit of his higher education, according to Thanedar's website.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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“In pursuit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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