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

Too often in the past Tottenham have sacrificed the former in pursuit of the latter. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Gear the family up to tour the mountain trails with seasonal mountain bikes and e-bikes or for the thrill-seeking individuals in pursuit of adventure; choose from whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wildlife photographer tours and more. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The Lynx, which have a firm hold on first place in the WNBA, are in pursuit of their fifth championship and led in part by the electric play of rookie Olivia Miles, perennial MVP candidate Napheesa Collier and veteran guard Kayla McBride. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

But in a devastating turn of events, Groff, JJ’s own father, killed him in pursuit of the blue crown, a magical artifact said to grant wishes. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in pursuit of

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