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pursuit Noun 1. the act of pursuing 2. an occupation or pastime An offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
pursuit Translations pursuit [pəˈsjuːt] n → poursuite f (= occupation); occupation f, activité f; scientific pursuits → recherches fpl scientifiques; in (the) pursuit of sth → à la recherche de qch pursuit [pəˈsjuːt] n → inseguimento (= occupation); occupazione f; attività f inv; scientific pursuits → ricerche fpl scientifiche How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thus, the pursuit of Hector would be ludicrous if placed upon the stage--the Greeks standing still and not joining in the pursuit, and Achilles waving them back. When the Peasant rose in pursuit, the Eagle let the bundle fall again. I had already encountered some of these creatures,-- once during my moonlight flight from the Leopard-man, and once during my pursuit by Moreau on the previous day. |
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