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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Having spent years working tirelessly in pursuit of greatness for himself, transitioning into a leadership mindset proved to be a challenge.
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William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
May many more young conservatives stand up and continue his efforts in pursuit of a freer, safer and more prosperous America.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Like the blind father, the country is desperately trying to overcome its past and disadvantages, in pursuit of a more beautiful future — but that pursuit almost necessarily entails a brittle form of pride, which leads to various injustices along the way.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
This leaves many users disillusioned with digital dating and pushes them toward reverse catfishing in pursuit of less performative connections.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
May many more young conservatives stand up and continue his efforts in pursuit of a freer, safer and more prosperous America.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Like the blind father, the country is desperately trying to overcome its past and disadvantages, in pursuit of a more beautiful future — but that pursuit almost necessarily entails a brittle form of pride, which leads to various injustices along the way.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
This leaves many users disillusioned with digital dating and pushes them toward reverse catfishing in pursuit of less performative connections.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“In pursuit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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