in pursuit of

phrase

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

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This is not about manipulating AI systems, nor should communications teams sacrifice originality in pursuit of machine readability. — Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Tinashe has been in pursuit of pop stardom for more than a decade, catching fleeting glimpses of it over the years. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 So, this system, in pursuit of making money, could do a large takeover through methods like remote drone strikes, and a potential plague. — David Pogue, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 Quixote’s retreat comes amid a major slowdown in Hollywood production, as many productions leave California in pursuit of tax incentives around the world. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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