ADJ

relentless, ruthless, single-minded, vigorous
successful

VERB + PURSUIT

be engaged in

PREP

in ~ of
people travelling around the country in pursuit of work
~ of
He is engaged in the ruthless pursuit of wealth

PHRASES

the pursuit of a goal
He devoted his waking hours to the single-minded pursuit of his goal
the pursuit of excellence/happiness/knowledge/ pleasure/truth

VERB + PURSUIT

give
The police gave pursuit

PREP

in ~ (of)
Two boys ran past with a security guard in pursuit. The guard set off in pursuit of the thief

PHRASES

in close/hot pursuit
Away ran the fox, with the hunters in hot pursuit

ADJ

favourite, popular
active, energetic
active leisure pursuits
country
indoor, outdoor
leisure, recreational
academic, artistic, cultural, educational, intellectual, sporting

VERB + PURSUIT

follow
She has time now to follow her various artistic pursuits