in pursuit of
US /ɪn pɚˈsut ʌv/
・UK /in pəˈsju:t ɔv/
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phr.PhraseTrying to find something or someone
The detective was in pursuit of the suspect.
phr.PhraseEngaged in trying to find or achieve something.
The detective was in pursuit of the suspect.
phr.PhraseTrying to achieve something
She is in pursuit of her dreams.
phr.PhraseFollowing or chasing someone or something.
The detective was in pursuit of the truth.
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Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- It's difficult to be certain whether this is a territorial dispute between the two octopuses or the aggressive mating behaviour of a determined male in pursuit of a female.
It's difficult to be certain whether this is a territorial dispute between the two octopuses or the aggressive mating behaviour of a determined male in pursuit of a female.
- or the aggressive mating behavior of a determined male in pursuit of a female.
or the aggressive mating behavior of a determined male in pursuit of a female.
It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +
- Criterion two: it is in pursuit of a goal, whether that's learning a new sport or discovering a new molecule.
Criterion two: it is in pursuit of a goal, whether that's learning a new sport or discovering a new molecule.
自我成長救不了你.. ► 要自救必須「助人成長」 - Simon Sinek 西蒙·斯涅克（中英字幕）
- And self actualization is not the thing I'm actually in pursuit of as a member of a group, it's shared actualization that I'm looking for.
And self actualization is not the thing I'm actually in pursuit of as a member of a group, it's shared actualization that I'm looking for.
- And self-actualization is not the thing I'm actually in pursuit of as a member of a group.
And self-actualization is not the thing I'm actually in pursuit of as a member of a group.
The real problem with Palm Oil.
- Ultimately, the palm oil industry is now at the whims of economically and politically powerful countries and is just one of many industries that sacrifices environmental health and the well-being of poor and marginalized communities in pursuit of profits.
Ultimately, the palm oil industry is now at the whims of economically and politically powerful countries and is just one of many industries that sacrifices environmental health and the well-being of poor and marginalized communities in pursuit of profits.
- and is just one of many industries that sacrifices environmental health and the well-being of poor and marginalized communities in pursuit of profits.
and is just one of many industries that sacrifices environmental health and the well-being of poor and marginalized communities in pursuit of profits.
Roles That Inspired Actors To Change Their Lives
- In pursuit of a dynamic performance, they'll conduct extensive research, learn new skills, and even alter their appearance.
In pursuit of a dynamic performance, they'll conduct extensive research, learn new skills, and even alter their appearance.
- In pursuit of a dynamic performance, they'll conduct extensive research, learn new skills, and even alter their appearance.
In pursuit of a dynamic performance, they'll conduct extensive research, learn new skills, and even alter their appearance.
So Will I (100 Billion X) - Hillsong Worship
- And as You speak, a hundred billion creatures catch a breath, evolving in pursuit of what You say.
And as You speak, a hundred billion creatures catch a breath, evolving in pursuit of what You say.
- Evolving in pursuit of what You said
Evolving in pursuit of what You said
Building the ultimate Star Wars lightsaber
- It's a reminder of the power storytelling has to encourage and inspire, to bring people across the world together in pursuit of a common goal, and that's a gift that artists like Michael get to pass along, too.
It's a reminder of the power storytelling has to encourage and inspire, to bring people across the world together in pursuit of a common goal, and that's a gift that artists like Michael get to pass along, too.
- It's a reminder of the power storytelling has to encourage and inspire, to bring people across the world together in pursuit of a common goal.
It's a reminder of the power storytelling has to encourage and inspire, to bring people across the world together in pursuit of a common goal.
The Terrible Paradox of Being a Creative Person - Hunter S. Thompson
- American Dream. The American ethos that every individual has the right and opportunity to pursue and attain a better life. More specifically, however, Thompson was not merely interested in what this idea stood for, but what people often fell for in pursuit of it.
American Dream. The American ethos that every individual has the right and opportunity to pursue and attain a better life. More specifically, however, Thompson was not merely interested in what this idea stood for, but what people often fell for in pursuit of it.
- but what people often fell for in pursuit of it.
but what people often fell for in pursuit of it.
Principles For Success by Ray Dalio (In 30 Minutes)
- But as long as I could pay the rent, put food on the table, and educate my kids, the only choice for me was to risk crossing the jungle in pursuit of the best life possible.
But as long as I could pay the rent, put food on the table, and educate my kids, the only choice for me was to risk crossing the jungle in pursuit of the best life possible.
- and educate my kids, the only choice for me was to risk crossing the jungle in pursuit of the best life possible.
and educate my kids, the only choice for me was to risk crossing the jungle in pursuit of the best life possible.
Bad Personal Statement Examples (How a Doctor Would Fix Them)
- Here's bad Example number four Although I failed to gain admittance to medical school, I've remained steadfast in pursuit of achieving my dream to be a physician.
Here's bad Example number four Although I failed to gain admittance to medical school, I've remained steadfast in pursuit of achieving my dream to be a physician.
- Although I failed to gain admittance to medical school, I've remained steadfast in pursuit of achieving my dream to be a physician.
Although I failed to gain admittance to medical school, I've remained steadfast in pursuit of achieving my dream to be a physician.