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Word entry · 7 letters

pursuit

Best crossword clue

"Act of chasing"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /pəˈsjuːt/Part of speech nounSorted iprstuuStarts with PEnds with T1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

Word origin

From Middle English pursuyte, from Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).

Used in a sentence

  • Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.
  • The erosion of trust doesn't require intent, it only requires the blind pursuit of self-interest above all else.
  • That pursuit for tithes ought, and of ancient time did pertain to the spiritual court.

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