pursuit
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Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Xerox upped the pressure on HP for months until the pandemic prompted it to abandon the pursuit, citing economic and health impacts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Mind you, it’s an expensive pursuit most of us can’t afford.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The Gunners are set to accelerate their pursuit of Club Brugge attacker Christos Tzolis following the departure of Trossard.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Me and Moran listened for sounds of pursuit.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
The result is that people now see shared pursuits — a weekly tennis game, a book club, a knitting circle — as potential products to claim and monetize.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
The pursuits of Fernandes and Tonali, both players who have been targeted by Tottenham's big-six rivals, shows that Spurs have increased the squad's wage ceiling, which under Levy had proved prohibitive to attracting elite players.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
What the success of “Recovered Voices” further demonstrated was that the newness of opera in L.A. could mean an openness, and one that allowed Conlon himself opportunities for other of his pursuits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
“I am laying down good intentions, which I believe durable as flint. Certainly, my associates and pursuits shall be other than they have been.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing pursuit
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Latin Love, Vol III: seguire
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