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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Nikki Bella has been in pursuit of singles gold since her return to WWE last year. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Emmanwori was the defender in pursuit of Worthy when the receiver dropped a pass that would have resulted in a first down early in the fourth quarter. — Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 But his presence, his apparent delight as adults in scuba suits shoot themselves out of helicopters in pursuit of gold, is part of what makes the show so appealing. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 One need only look to the streets of France today to see the lengths to which the political left is willing to go in pursuit of its goals. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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