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Definitions of pursuit:

noun:   the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
Example: "The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"

noun:   a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
Example: "The pursuit of love"

noun:   a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Example: "They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"

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