pursuit
Example Sentences
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“The pursuit of greater profits cannot justify choices that systematically sacrifice jobs, because the human person is an end, not a means,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Her pursuit of excellence has come with sacrifices.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Dr. Hirota has published 56 papers, and his work connects molecular biology with nutrition in pursuit of better health care solutions and longer healthy life expectancy.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
"BP is building a track record of strong underlying operational performance and a tight focus on financial discipline -- all in the pursuit of growing shareholder value and returns," he said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Clearly, he did not consider the Cherokee to have those rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness on their own homelands.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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