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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After losing their livelihood in a village, a Kosovar family is forced to move to the capital in pursuit of a place in a hypercapitalist society.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
While in pursuit of the next chart-topping boy band, Simon Cowell received devastating news.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
During her speech, Carpenter spoke to the nascent artists in the room, urging them to trust their instincts in pursuit of their creative endeavors.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
However, Heyman views the Blue Jays as the current favorite and most serious team in pursuit of him.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
While in pursuit of the next chart-topping boy band, Simon Cowell received devastating news.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
During her speech, Carpenter spoke to the nascent artists in the room, urging them to trust their instincts in pursuit of their creative endeavors.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
However, Heyman views the Blue Jays as the current favorite and most serious team in pursuit of him.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2025.
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