pursuit

Example Sentences

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The police pursuit unfolded nearby as the couple pulled out of the drive-thru.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Players can thus hop around colleges in pursuit of bigger pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Sometimes the pursuit of a flopper brought one of them within ten feet of where he stood, but they went about their business of snatch and dash and never seemed to notice him—until now.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli