Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with pursue in American Collocation
pursue
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
actively
For several years, they vigorously pursued the objective of eliminating poverty.
with great determination
They are still doggedly pursuing policies which will cause huge environmental damage.
course of action
Only one bank seems seriously interested in pursuing this course of action.
policy or plan
There is no justification for changing a policy pursued by successive Governments for nearly fifty years.
career
I was already sure that I wanted to pursue a career in law.
study
Postgraduates often work directly with companies whilst pursuing their research.
activity
He announced he would be leaving the company to pursue other projects.
legal case
She is pursuing an action for damages in the courts.
aim or ambition
They fear that those who have used violence to pursue political objectives in the past will do so again in the future.