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English to English noun
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the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture |  | Example: the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
source: wordnet30
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a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria | | Example: the pursuit of love
life is more than the pursuance of fame
a quest for wealth
source: wordnet30
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an auxiliary activity | | source: wordnet30
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a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | | Example: sailing is her favorite pastime
his main pastime is gambling
he counts reading among his interests
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
source: wordnet30
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The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy. | | source: webster1913
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