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

Kirk and Pam go off in pursuit of a nearby swimming hole and come across a house with a running generator outside. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

While much is at stake for their respective national teams in pursuit of securing the trophy, fans will be looking out for their bromance on the pitch. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

But that, of course, is not usually, or even often, the actual case, and as her idealism falls by the wayside, the use of violence in pursuit of justice begins to make sense to her. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026

Collectively, the actions send a message that the United States will not be restricted by laws or norms in pursuit of its foes. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for in pursuit of

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