in pursuit of

idiom

: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.

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The United States condemns China's aggressive actions in defiance of international law and supports the Philippines in pursuit of a free and open Indo-Pacfic. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 You get knocked down in pursuit of the pinnacle one year only reach the mountaintop the next. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025 While in pursuit of the role, Simon befriends fellow actor Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley). Claire Franken, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025 Thomas Tuchel is a man on a mission, and no feelings will be spared in pursuit of his goal. Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in pursuit of

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“In pursuit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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