pursuit

Definition:
The act of chasing something.
The action of pursuing someone or something.
An activity that you spend time doing.
An activity such as a sport or hobby.

Use 'pursuit' in a sentence:

• 1. Fishing is one of my pursuits.
• 2. Politicians dress up their ruthless ambition as a pursuit of the public good.
• 3. We drove away with two police cars in pursuit.
• 4. He stands accused of destroying the party in pursuit of his presidential ambitions.
• 5. She sped away in her car with journalists in hot pursuit.
• 6. His single-minded pursuit of European union helped chase Mrs Thatcher from power.
• 7. He was convinced that he was being victimized for his energetic pursuit of penetration.
• 8. His favourite childhood pursuits were sailing, swimming and cycling.
• 9. The pursuit of wealth ruled her life.
• 10. He has written seven thrillers, and clearly enjoys intellectual pursuits.
• 11. He was almost maniacal in his pursuit of sporting records.
• 12. His scientific pursuits had made him a very observant man.
• 13. Relentless in his pursuit of quality, his technical ability was remarkable.
• 14. Chris Boardman won the Olympic 4,000 metres pursuit.
• 15. The pursuit of money ruled his life.
• 16. Policemen jumped over the wall of the Spanish Embassy in pursuit.
• 17. They were effective politicians, ruthless and single-minded in their pursuit of political power.
• 18. After a pursuit lasting all day we finally caught up with them.
• 19. The vigorous pursuit of policies is no guarantee of success.
• 20. I galloped off on my horse with Rosie in hot pursuit.
• 21. Getting your priorities in order is a good way to not waste energy on meaningless pursuits.
• 22. The officers were still reluctant to unleash their troops in pursuit of a defeated enemy.
• 23. Computer games are the ultimate anorak pursuit.
• 24. She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams.
• 25. They both love outdoor pursuits.
• 26. Her childhood pursuits were drawing and cycling.
• 27. Moreau took gold in the five-kilometre individual pursuit competition.
• 28. Most of my academic friends engage in similar pursuits.
• 29. The pursuit of happyness.
• 30. I rushed through with Sue in hot pursuit.
• 31. The cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a bird.
• 32. It means we can get back to the pursuit of happiness.
• 33. He travelled the world in pursuit of his dream.
• 34. The pursuit of peace is more important than anything else.