pursuit

/pərˈsut/
noun
  1. The act of chasing or following someone or something in order to catch them.
    • The police car sped down the street in pursuit of the stolen vehicle.
    • The runner increased her speed in pursuit of the race leader.
    • The cat dashed across the yard in pursuit of a mouse.
  2. An activity or hobby that someone spends time doing regularly.
    • Her favorite pursuit is painting landscapes on weekends.
    • Reading is a quiet pursuit that many people enjoy.
    • He took up photography as a creative pursuit after retiring.
  3. The act of trying to achieve or obtain something over time.
    • She dedicated her life to the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
    • His pursuit of a better job led him to move to a new city.
    • The pursuit of happiness is a goal shared by people everywhere.
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