go in quest of

Why not give those in the Americas who were born — as Jefferson put it — into a country which “chance, not choice, has placed them” the opportunity to go “in quest of new habitations”? Perhaps resurrecting freedom of movement as a “natural right” would at least partly make up for the centuries of pillage and invasion.

The answer for some venture capital outfits has been to go in quest of a new generation of unicorns.

To replace her, the father of the gods was obliged to go in quest of another cup-bearer.

The usurper’s crafty remarks had the desired effect; for Jason suddenly sprang from his seat, and vowed he would go in quest of the golden fleece.

Then Gerald determined to go in quest of the relief column under Admiral Seymour.