in pursuit of
idiom
: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.
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For investors who can tolerate bigger swings in pursuit of higher upside, silver's volatility can be appealing.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In Season 2, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Whatever levers the Canucks opt to pull, there are a variety of ways for Vancouver to get creative in pursuit of getting the absolute best possible return for a relatively unique trade asset like Sherwood.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
So take note of these life lessons, and don’t be afraid to go against the grain in pursuit of something new.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In Season 2, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Whatever levers the Canucks opt to pull, there are a variety of ways for Vancouver to get creative in pursuit of getting the absolute best possible return for a relatively unique trade asset like Sherwood.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
So take note of these life lessons, and don’t be afraid to go against the grain in pursuit of something new.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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“In pursuit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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