in pursuit of

phrase

: in order to achieve (something)

He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.

Examples of in pursuit of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the United States limits its own power, abiding by international norms, consulting allies and partners, and wielding its strength in pursuit of transcendent values, countries find American influence more palatable, which helps sustain it. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Harbaugh’s phone call to Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in pursuit of Jeffery Simmons was more than just a power play by a head coach in charge of his team’s personnel. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver near East LA. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Henkels is working his way up in a sport filled with talented athletes who have to maneuver their bodies like a gymnast in pursuit of a perfect score of 100 from the judges. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in pursuit of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove