Collocations for pursuit - noun
1. attempt to find sth
ADJ.
relentless, ruthless, single-minded, vigorous | successful
VERB + PURSUIT
be engaged in
PREP.
in ~ of
people travelling around the country in pursuit of work
people travelling around the country in pursuit of work
~ of
He is engaged in the ruthless pursuit of wealth.
He is engaged in the ruthless pursuit of wealth.
PHRASES
the pursuit of a goal
He devoted his waking hours to the single-minded pursuit of his goal.
He devoted his waking hours to the single-minded pursuit of his goal.
the pursuit of excellence/happiness/knowledge/pleasure/truth
2. attempt to catch sb/sth
VERB + PURSUIT
give
The police gave pursuit.
The police gave pursuit.
PREP.
in ~ (of)
Two boys ran past with a security guard in pursuit. | The guard set off in pursuit of the thief.
Two boys ran past with a security guard in pursuit. | The guard set off in pursuit of the thief.
PHRASES
in close/hot pursuit
Away ran the fox, with the hunters in hot pursuit.
Away ran the fox, with the hunters in hot pursuit.
3. (usually ‘pursuits’) pastime
ADJ.
favourite, popular | active, energetic
active leisure pursuits
active leisure pursuits
country | indoor, outdoor | leisure, recreational | academic, artistic, cultural, educational, intellectual, sporting
VERB + PURSUIT
follow
She has time now to follow her various artistic pursuits.
She has time now to follow her various artistic pursuits.