Definition: 1. The act of chasing something. 2. The action of pursuing someone or something. 3. An activity that you spend time doing. 4. 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.
