in pursuit of
idiom
: in order to achieve (something)
He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame.
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The Israeli military may have commited multiple war crimes and has made little effort to protect civilians while relentlessly pounding Gaza in pursuit of Hamas militants, the U.N. human rights office said Wednesday.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024
At The Post and other major American news organizations, the use of deceptive tactics in pursuit of news stories violates core ethics policies.
—Aaron C. Davis, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Another American woman, also guided by a Sherpa, was climbing separately in pursuit of the same record.
—Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 11 June 2024
Cretin-Derham Hall is in pursuit of its first softball state title.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 June 2024
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024
At The Post and other major American news organizations, the use of deceptive tactics in pursuit of news stories violates core ethics policies.
—Aaron C. Davis, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Another American woman, also guided by a Sherpa, was climbing separately in pursuit of the same record.
—Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 11 June 2024
Cretin-Derham Hall is in pursuit of its first softball state title.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 June 2024
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“In pursuit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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