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pursuit

pur·suit

UK/pəˈsjuːt/ US/pɜː-/ fairly common

noun

1.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

  • “the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”
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2.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

  • “the pursuit of love”
  • “life is more than the pursuance of fame”
  • “a quest for wealth”
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3.

a diversion that occupies one''s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

  • “sailing is her favorite pastime”
  • “his main pastime is gambling”
  • “he counts reading among his interests”
  • “they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits”
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Origin

From Middle English pursuyte, from Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).

Phrases

  • curve of pursuit
  • foot pursuit
  • fresh pursuit
  • give pursuit
  • hot pursuit
  • immediate pursuit
  • in pursuit
  • individual pursuit

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