in pursuit

Frequency: 7.010.3 per million words

chasing closely behind someone

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Examples (10)

  • The police car was in hot pursuit of the speeding vehicle.
  • Two boys ran past with a security guard in pursuit.
  • The hunters were in pursuit of a rare animal.
  • She left her job in pursuit of a dream to become an artist.
  • The detective was in pursuit of a notorious criminal.
  • After the robbery, the police immediately gave pursuit.
  • He abandoned his studies in pursuit of wealth.
  • The wild animals fled, with the lions in close pursuit.
  • The story describes a thrilling chase with the hero in pursuit of the villain.
  • She dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge.