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an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office
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Recent Examples of pursuits
But desperate times may call for further portal pursuits up front.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The 22-year-old has brought in renowned fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura, who has previously helped Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka in their Grand Slam pursuits.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Throughout their relationship, they were spotted supporting one another in various pursuits and on social media, with Keoghan regularly leaving sweet comments on Carpenter's Instagram posts.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
This super fun gift will allow someone to cultivate a new hobby and channel their creativity, both invaluable pursuits of life.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Heading into the summer, though, the Trojans’ out-of-state pursuits appeared to be humming along.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Jared’s Design Foundry, which creates bespoke pieces for customers, also aids in its environmentally conscious pursuits.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
They have since been spotted supporting one another in various pursuits and on social media, with Keoghan regularly leaving sweet comments on Carpenter's Instagram posts.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Seniors may also be drawn to the state's mountains and recreational pursuits.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The 22-year-old has brought in renowned fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura, who has previously helped Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka in their Grand Slam pursuits.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Throughout their relationship, they were spotted supporting one another in various pursuits and on social media, with Keoghan regularly leaving sweet comments on Carpenter's Instagram posts.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
This super fun gift will allow someone to cultivate a new hobby and channel their creativity, both invaluable pursuits of life.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Heading into the summer, though, the Trojans’ out-of-state pursuits appeared to be humming along.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Jared’s Design Foundry, which creates bespoke pieces for customers, also aids in its environmentally conscious pursuits.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
They have since been spotted supporting one another in various pursuits and on social media, with Keoghan regularly leaving sweet comments on Carpenter's Instagram posts.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Seniors may also be drawn to the state's mountains and recreational pursuits.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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