pursuits

Example Sentences

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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

But he noted that what makes the new device appealing is its manufacturer’s claim that it can stop pursuits quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

This distinction may help explain why achieving a goal produces only fleeting satisfaction, while sustained engagement in challenging pursuits predicts longer-lasting well-being and reduced mortality risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Because Montenegro is small, tourists can combine a beach holiday, city break and outdoor pursuits, explains Jennifer Lynch, managing director of travel agency Arrange My Escape.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Our attention was directed at those pursuits which would yield clear benefit to ordinary men.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson