in pursuit of
idiom
: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.
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The videos often featured Otto fearlessly dodging the jaws of pythons and dramatically leaping off moving boats in pursuit of iguanas.
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Mark Price
updated July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
His imminent arrival is one target position Villa have fulfilled and remain in pursuit of a defender and winger.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Her family remains determined in pursuit of justice.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Determined to avenge his brother, who is killed during the incident, Snipes goes rogue and heads off in pursuit of the evil skyjackers.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2025
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Mark Price
updated July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
His imminent arrival is one target position Villa have fulfilled and remain in pursuit of a defender and winger.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Her family remains determined in pursuit of justice.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Determined to avenge his brother, who is killed during the incident, Snipes goes rogue and heads off in pursuit of the evil skyjackers.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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