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in pursuit of
/ɪn pərˈsuːt ɒv/
actively seeking
She is in pursuit of her dreams.
She is actively trying to achieve her goals.
general
Actively seeking or trying to achieve something
The detective is in pursuit of the criminal.
The detective is actively chasing the criminal.
He is in pursuit of knowledge.
He is actively seeking to learn more.
This phrase is commonly used to describe someone's active efforts to achieve a goal or obtain something.
Collocations
in pursuit of happinessactively seeking happinessin pursuit of justiceactively seeking fairness and legal rights
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Ensure that the object of the pursuit is clearly stated after 'of'.
Word Origin
The phrase 'in pursuit of' comes from the verb 'pursue,' which means to follow or chase something or someone. The preposition 'of' indicates the object of the pursuit.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It can describe physical chasing (e.g., a detective pursuing a suspect) or abstract goals (e.g., pursuing happiness).
Word Breakdown
in
indicates the state of being
prepositionpursuit
the act of following or chasing
nounof
indicates the object of the pursuit
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