in pursuit of
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: 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.
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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
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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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