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

The two teamed up in WWE multiple times in pursuit of the women’s tag team titles, but were never able to accomplish the goal there. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Attorneys who represent officers that have sued the department over whistleblower retaliation dismiss the claim by Chief Jim McDonnell and others that some cops are exaggerating their claims in pursuit of a big payday. — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The annual event, held this year at the Natural History Museum in London, honors individuals and groups who put their lives at risk in pursuit of justice. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Following the Korean beauty trend, Costioli would layer on product after product — toners, serums, essences and moisturizers — in pursuit of an ultra-dewy complexion. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in pursuit of

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