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Collocations for pursuit - noun

1. attempt to find sth

ADJECTIVE

aggressive, dogged, relentless, single-minded, vigorous
endless
the endless pursuit of wealth

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VERB + pursuit

be engaged in

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PREPOSITION

in pursuit of
people leaving their homes in pursuit of work
pursuit of
He is engaged in the ruthless pursuit of pleasure.
He devoted his waking hours to the single-minded pursuit of his goal.

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PHRASES

the pursuit of excellence, happiness, knowledge, pleasure, truth, etc.

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2. attempt to catch sb/sth

ADJECTIVE

close
police

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VERB + pursuit

give (formal)
The police gave pursuit.
continue
abandon

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PREPOSITION

in pursuit (of)
Two boys ran past with a security guard in pursuit.
The guard set off in pursuit of the thief.

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PHRASES

in close pursuit, in hot pursuit
Away ran the deer, with the hunters in hot pursuit.

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3. (usually pursuits) pastime

ADJECTIVE

active, energetic
active leisure pursuits
leisure, recreational
favourite/favorite (esp. BrE), popular
individual
academic, artistic, cultural, educational, intellectual, scholarly, spiritual
country (BrE), outdoor, sporting (BrE)
sexual (esp. AmE)

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VERB + pursuit

follow
She has time now to follow her various artistic pursuits.

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