Pronunciation: /pərˈsut/
noun the act of pursuing in order to catch or overtake; the act of striving to gain or accomplish something
A1 She enjoys the pursuit of happiness.
A2 His pursuit of knowledge led him to study abroad.
B1 In her pursuit of success, she worked long hours.
B2 The detective was relentless in his pursuit of the criminal.
C1 The pursuit of justice is a noble cause.
C2 His pursuit of excellence in his work is evident in the quality of his projects.
verb none
A1 She is in pursuit of a new job.
A2 The detective pursued the suspect through the crowded streets.
B1 In pursuit of his dreams, he moved to a new city to start a business.
B2 The athlete pursued victory with unwavering determination.
C1 The scientist pursued groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.
C2 The artist pursued perfection in every brushstroke of her masterpiece.
adjective none
A1 She is in pursuit of a new job.
A2 His pursuit of happiness led him to travel the world.
B1 The company's pursuit of excellence is evident in their high-quality products.
B2 In her pursuit of knowledge, she decided to pursue a PhD.
C1 His relentless pursuit of success has made him a prominent figure in the industry.
C2 The artist's pursuit of perfection is evident in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.
adverb none
A1 She runs in pursuit of the ball.
A2 He studies English in pursuit of a better job.
B1 The detective is in pursuit of the criminal.
B2 The scientist dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge.
C1 In his relentless pursuit of excellence, he never settles for mediocrity.
C2 The artist's pursuit of perfection in his work is evident in every brushstroke.
pronoun none
A1 Her pursuit of happiness led her to travel the world.
A2 In his pursuit of knowledge, he spent hours in the library studying.
B1 The pursuit of success can sometimes lead to feelings of stress and pressure.
B2 His pursuit of justice drove him to become a lawyer and fight for the rights of others.
C1 The pursuit of excellence in her work earned her recognition and awards.
C2 In his pursuit of perfection, he never settled for anything less than the best.
preposition none
A1 She ran in pursuit of the ice cream truck.
A2 The dog chased the squirrel in pursuit of a snack.
B1 The detective was in pursuit of the criminal throughout the city.
B2 In pursuit of happiness, she decided to quit her job and travel the world.
C1 The scientist dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and discovery.
C2 In his pursuit of excellence, he never settled for anything less than perfection.
conjunction none
A1 I enjoy reading in pursuit of knowledge.
A2 She went shopping in pursuit of a new outfit.
B1 In pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, he started exercising regularly.
B2 The company invested in new technology in pursuit of increased efficiency.
C1 In pursuit of excellence, the athlete trained rigorously every day.
C2 The scientist dedicated his life to research in pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries.
interjection none
A1 Pursuit! Look at that cute puppy running in the park!
A2 Pursuit! Let's chase after the ice cream truck before it leaves!
B1 Pursuit! We need to catch up with the rest of the group on the hiking trail.
B2 Pursuit! Our team is in hot pursuit of the championship title this season.
C1 Pursuit! The detective was determined to continue the pursuit of the criminal until they were caught.
C2 Pursuit! The scientist's pursuit of knowledge led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine.
article none
A1 In my pursuit of happiness, I enjoy spending time with my friends.
A2 She decided to take up painting as a pursuit in her free time.
B1 His pursuit of knowledge led him to study abroad.
B2 The detective was relentless in his pursuit of the criminal.
C1 Her pursuit of excellence in her career has earned her many accolades.
C2 The artist's pursuit of perfection is evident in every brush stroke of his masterpiece.
formal The police launched a pursuit after the suspect fled the scene.
informal I'm going to go out in pursuit of some good deals at the mall.
slang I'm in hot pursuit of that new video game release.
figurative In his pursuit of happiness, he traveled the world searching for meaning.
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