1
: the act of pursuing
2
: an activity that one engages in as a vocation, profession, or avocation : occupation
Examples of pursuit in a Sentence
The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox.
She enjoys reading, knitting, and other quiet pursuits.
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As the final major of 2025, The Open at Royal Portrush promises to deliver compelling storylines -- from McIlroy’s quest for home glory, to Scheffler’s pursuit of a links major and Schauffele’s bid for back-to-back titles -- at a beloved venue in front of the largest crowds outside of St Andrews.
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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The guidelines, effective Feb. 1, came amid widespread criticism over the last few years that the NYPD routinely engaged in unnecessary pursuits that lead to crashes and injuries.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The pursuit of an appeal comes amid controversy over the secrecy of the arbitration decision, the lack of communication about it to NFL players and related questions about the leadership of NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Other positions — and specifically the pursuit of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo — have been of a higher priority, and sales are likely needed before any further signings can be made anyway, but Onana’s injury could make the arrival of a new goalkeeper more urgent than previously expected.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The guidelines, effective Feb. 1, came amid widespread criticism over the last few years that the NYPD routinely engaged in unnecessary pursuits that lead to crashes and injuries.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The pursuit of an appeal comes amid controversy over the secrecy of the arbitration decision, the lack of communication about it to NFL players and related questions about the leadership of NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Other positions — and specifically the pursuit of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo — have been of a higher priority, and sales are likely needed before any further signings can be made anyway, but Onana’s injury could make the arrival of a new goalkeeper more urgent than previously expected.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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“Pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pursuit. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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pursuit
noun
pur·suit
pər-ˈsüt 
1
: the act of pursuing
2
: an activity done especially for pleasure
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