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

Maxxing involves individuals ignoring the potentially harmful consequences of their actions in pursuit of unrealistic and often thwarted ideals of self-improvement. — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Rather than a celebration, the film plays more like a funeral procession, or perhaps a bedside vigil for a man who has, indeed, seemingly sacrificed his life in pursuit of his art. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

On Sunday, just after noon, with lunchtime diners filling Las Palmas restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas, at least two vehicles carrying masked ICE agents were captured on outdoor security cameras in pursuit of two men. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

After five different home cities in four years, Levshunov is staying put in Chicago in pursuit of consistency and the next step in his development. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for in pursuit of

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