pursuits

Example Sentences

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In Los Angeles, there were 1,116 pursuits in 2024, with 353 resulting in crashes, according to the LAPD.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

This distinction may help explain why achieving a goal produces only fleeting satisfaction, while sustained engagement in challenging pursuits predicts longer-lasting well-being and reduced mortality risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Netflix said Hastings' decision to step down was driven by a desire to focus more on philanthropy and other pursuits.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Netflix said Hastings has decided not stand for re-election to its board so he can focus on philanthropy and other pursuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I knew it took courage for them to invest money in my pursuits, considering there wasn’t an immediate, tangible return on their investment.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad