be in pursuit of (someone or something)
To be following, chasing, or searching for someone or something. I called the police, and now they're in pursuit of the burglar. The boys are always in pursuit of snacks, so they're probably in the kitchen right now. Aha, so that's why Fluffy suddenly darted out of the yard—she's in pursuit of that bird.
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