How to Use pursuit in a Sentence

pursuit

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  • The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox.
  • She enjoys reading, knitting, and other quiet pursuits.
  • The pursuit spanned across Marin County and the East Bay.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
  • All that matters is the pursuit of sweet, sweet points.
    — Josh Wilbur, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The pursuit came to an end on the side of the highway when Graziano tried to drive up a steep embankment.
    — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The Cubs earned a wild-card spot in ’98, and the owners made a ton off Sammy Sosa’s pursuit of the home-run record.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Love grew over the years, as did their creative pursuits.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 July 2024
  • That in no way should influence the pursuit of this one.
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The suspect fled in the Dodge Ram, Bailey said, and a pursuit ensued.
    — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2024
  • Several motorists were passed at high speeds or pulled over to get out of the path of the pursuit.
    — Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
  • What’s your journey been this year in the pursuit towards it?
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2022
  • During the pursuit, Edwards fired his gun through the back window of the car, causing the Kia to fill with smoke.
    — Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The three wolves then keep up their pursuit, but the following video shows the wolves trotting off.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 19 June 2023
  • To me, the option to free up time for other pursuits is a no-brainer.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Their spokesperson added that the pursuit lasted for more than two hours.
    — Town & Country, 18 May 2023
  • While in pursuit, a Hyundai traveling alongside the Charger tried to run the deputy's car off the road twice.
    — Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Nowadays, the men try to keep the bird in pursuit for at least 10 minutes a day to strengthen its muscles.
    — Erin Schaff Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The Cubans are part of this larger and more personal pursuit.
    — Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Her pursuit of these beliefs allegedly led to the death of two adults and two of her children.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Raiders owner Mark Davis did not have much to say when asked about the team's pursuit of Tom Brady after the 2019 season.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Through her work, travel becomes more than a pursuit of leisure.
    — Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • He has not been charged or cited related to the pursuit or crash.
    — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Smith went east on Blair Avenue, and the sergeant reengaged the pursuit with emergency lights and sirens.
    — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Some with the Nets had concerns about Vaughn hindering the club’s pursuit of a top player.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Ground units caught up to the suspect, igniting a short pursuit.
    — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Like the pursuit in Miller’s death, most chases began east of Troost Avenue.
    — Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2024
  • At one point, Clark says there were nearly 20 police cars involved in the pursuit.
    — Abigail Pesta, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The pursuit went into Ferndale, where the car hit a corner and a stop sign, bringing it to a stop, King said.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The president has made no secret of his pursuit of an agreement that would give the United States access to a significant share of the mineral wealth -- one that Zelenskyy has, so far, declined to take.
    — Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Plentiful outdoor recreational pursuits are also yours for the taking, from pond hockey and cross-country skiing to horseback riding and fishing.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025

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