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pursuit
noun
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
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pəˈsjuːt
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noun
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
“the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”
noun
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
“sailing is her favorite pastime”
noun
an auxiliary activity
noun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
“the pursuit of love”
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the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
sailing is her favorite pastime
his main pastime is gambling
he counts reading among his interests
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
the pursuit of love
life is more than the pursuance of fame
a quest for wealth
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