pursuit

Example Sentences

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There was an active attempt and pursuit of putting people of color in leadership roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

These two don’t always align: Many investors avoid stocks out of fear of losing money, while others take on more risk than necessary in pursuit of higher returns.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

As the author of a book about the modern pursuit for immortality, I’ve watched longevity tourism surge in popularity in recent years.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The partially disassembled research reactor, nicknamed “Norm,” is the latest design in a decadeslong pursuit by TAE to create a star on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

At the sight they forgot the goddess and turned in pursuit of the beautiful creature.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton