pursuit
Example Sentences
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She was the first woman to win the sprint and pursuit events at the same Games and won a further 15 medals, including seven gold, across five World Championships.
From BBC
No one can read without delight Norman’s exposure of the pursuit of money, power and fame—which is flawed only when misdirected and ridiculous only when denied.
That review process can take months, and Hochman has yet to seek death in any case since restoring the office’s pursuit of capital verdicts last year.
From Los Angeles Times
"People felt that ACE was pursuing access to culture in an instrumentalist way and had lowered the priority given to the pursuit of artistic excellence. Art and excellence were sidelined," Dame Margaret wrote.
From BBC
“Public figures are often treated as targets for instigation in pursuit of headlines or financial gain,” the statement continued.
From Los Angeles Times
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