in pursuit of (someone or something)

in pursuit of (someone or something)

Following or chasing 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.

See also: of, pursuit

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in pursuit of something

chasing after something. Bill spends most of his time in pursuit of money. Every year Bob goes into the countryside in pursuit of butterflies.

See also: of, pursuit

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