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pursuit of vs pursuit for

Both "pursuit of" and "pursuit for" are technically correct, but "pursuit of" is the more widely accepted way to refer to seeking or striving for something.
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Last updated: December 15, 2024 • 7414 views

This is the correct and more commonly used phrase in English.

"pursuit of "

Use 'pursuit of' when talking about seeking or striving for something.

Examples:

  • His pursuit of happiness led him to travel the world.
  • The company is in pursuit of new technologies to improve its products.
  • She dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge.
  • The pursuit of excellence is a core value of the organization.
  • Their pursuit of justice never wavered.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness: Directed by Gabriele Muccino. With Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe. A struggling salesman takes custody of ...
  • Dec 15, 2016 ... Home / Hopkins Insider / In Pursuit of the Sublime. Back to Hopkins Insider Home. In Pursuit of the Sublime. Share. Share on Twitter Share on ...
  • Pursuit of Wonder. Home. Shorts. Library. Pursuit of Wonder.
  • Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood ...
  • 6 days ago ... The meaning of IN PURSUIT OF is in order to achieve (something). How to use in pursuit of in a sentence.
  • Aug 27, 2024 ... ... pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the ...
  • Jan 18, 2016 ... ... pursuit of justice is no virtue." To my mind, this proposition is even more obviously false than “extremism in defense of liberty is no.
  • Apr 7, 2024 ... 87K likes, 227 comments - churchofjesuschrist on April 7, 2024: "“God is in relentless pursuit of you. He wants all of His children to ...
  • The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, ...
  • Just before my 7th birthday we moved from Massachusetts to Washington state. We drove across the country and it was such a long trip.

Alternatives:

  • quest for
  • search for
  • striving for
  • chase after
  • hunt for

This is a less common phrase but can be used in certain contexts.

"pursuit for"

Although less common, 'pursuit for' can be used in specific situations where 'pursuit of' may not sound as natural.

Examples:

  • His pursuit for justice was relentless.
  • The team's pursuit for perfection paid off in the end.
  • May 17, 2010 ... Hey everyone. I was just wondering if you could help me with something. We're having a heated debate here on the use of "pursuit for" ...
  • Jul 20, 2015 ... Goal setting and strategies to enhance goal pursuit for adults with acquired disability participating in rehabilitation. Cochrane Database ...
  • Feb 6, 2017 ... A pursuit for the better. A pursuit for the better. In My Own Words: Jamal Jefferson '15S (MBA), '19M (MD). Speaking at a University event in ...
  • Apr 29, 2021 ... Since Sodam keep changing elements, is it a good idea to trade S4: Escalating Pursuit for S4: Transmutation Cycle to change our weapon element ...
  • 6 days ago ... métier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted. ... More from Merriam-Webster on pursuit. Nglish: ...
  • Apr 21, 2015 ... The Pursuit For One's Passion. Report this article; Close menu. Shawn Nason. Shawn Nason. Experience ...
  • Pursuit For Adventure · Shorts · Beef Stroganoff in the Ice Tent #shorts · Fall Camping with our Canvas Tent. · FINALLY Catch a Keeper! · EPIC DAY! · Autumn Canoe ...
  • Table of Contents. Introduction; Goal Pursuit: An Overview; Goal Pursuit for Student Affairs: Theory to Practice; The Practitioner's Toolkit: How to Implement ...
  • Embracing a Unified Pursuit For the full context and conversation watch this entire episode of the Green Room podcast: YouTube.com/irisglobal...
  • Jun 20, 2011 ... Orthogonal Matching Pursuit for Sparse Signal Recovery With Noise. Abstract: We consider the orthogonal matching pursuit (OMP) algorithm for the ...

Alternatives:

  • quest for
  • search for
  • striving for
  • chase after
  • hunt for

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