in pursuit of

phrase

: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.

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The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver near downtown Los Angeles. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Whether in pursuit of New England’s highest ski vertical drop at Killington Resort, or a hike along the 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, the Green Mountain State is a perennial favorite for outdoor enthusiasts. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026 Around them, colleagues cross ethical boundaries in pursuit of justice, success and survival. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 The dramatic recipe involves equal parts literary ambition, risk-taking, and chutzpah, with a dash of substance abuse, cooked on the high heat of adolescent lust that brings Tony to Provincetown in pursuit of a schoolmate named Nancy (Emilia Jones). — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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