pursuit

US /pɚˈsut/

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UK /pəˈsju:t/

B1TOEIC

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of following someone to catch them

In his pursuit of the man he ran fast

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Process of attempting to achieve a goal

The pursuit of happiness leads in many different directions

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Activity, hobby or sport, done for enjoyment

My latest pursuit is collecting football cards

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I mean Romanticism preaches a radical self-involvement that privileges the individual's pursuit
I mean Romanticism preaches a radical self-involvement that privileges the individual's pursuit
of “playing God,” of the single-minded pursuit of science without an accompanying
of “playing God,” of the single-minded pursuit of science without an accompanying

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things desired out of the American heart to provide the pursuit of happiness for our citizens.
things desired out of the American heart to provide the pursuit of happiness for our citizens.

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to condemn with such severity as the pursuit of wealth!\"
to condemn with such severity as the pursuit of wealth!\"

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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.
and he takes off in pursuit.
and he takes off in pursuit.

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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.

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Tracking every arena⏤personal, professional, recreational, political, etc.⏤is dangerous, especially in the United States, where we value life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Tracking every arena⏤personal, professional, recreational, political, etc.⏤is dangerous, especially in the United States, where we value life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
–– is dangerous, especially in the United States, where we value life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
–– is dangerous, especially in the United States, where we value life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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are "The Pursuit of Love" and "Love in a Cold Climate". Again set during the twenties/thirties - there’s another theme.
are "The Pursuit of Love" and "Love in a Cold Climate". Again set during the twenties/thirties - there’s another theme.

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with the defender in hot pursuit.
with the defender in hot pursuit.
the ball carrier is called the "angle of pursuit."
the ball carrier is called the "angle of pursuit."