in pursuit of
idiom
: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.
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Trump has discarded decades of American foreign policy orthodoxy, forging ahead in pursuit of new deals with countries like Russia — while other allies like Ukraine are left as collateral damage.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
The difference often comes down to leadership courage—the willingness to make tough calls, challenge conventional thinking, and embrace risk in pursuit of long-term growth.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Bolsonaro consulted with figures in Donald Trump’s orbit in pursuit of his election-denial strategy.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2025
Image Image Image Image Chaos in the Market The history of coffee is in no small measure the story of exploitation in pursuit of expanding supplies to drive prices lower.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
The difference often comes down to leadership courage—the willingness to make tough calls, challenge conventional thinking, and embrace risk in pursuit of long-term growth.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Bolsonaro consulted with figures in Donald Trump’s orbit in pursuit of his election-denial strategy.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2025
Image Image Image Image Chaos in the Market The history of coffee is in no small measure the story of exploitation in pursuit of expanding supplies to drive prices lower.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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“In pursuit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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