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pursuit
Part of speech: NounThe act of following or seeking; chase; as, the pursuit of a thief; a following up for a purpose; as, in pursuit of one's business; occupation; as, business pursuits.
Usage examples "pursuit":- They must have passed us in their pursuit of the cattle, and are now returning- empty- handed, anyhow; for there are only seven or eight of them, and they are driving nothing before them." - "On the Pampas", G. A. Henty.
- But the white men who were with them will not give up the pursuit so readily. - "The Golden Rock", Ernest Glanville.
- Gertrude and Fanny were some distance behind, and nearly out of breath with a pursuit in which the others had gained so great advantage. - "The Lamplighter", Maria S. Cummins.