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pursuit (n):
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Samples
sailing is her favorite pastime.
his main pastime is gambling.
he counts reading among his interests.
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits

pursuit (n):
an auxiliary activity

pursuit (n):
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
Samples
the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit

pursuit (n):
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
Samples
the pursuit of love.
life is more than the pursuance of fame.
a quest for wealth

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Even a worm will turn

Everybody will revolt if driven too far. Even the lowest of animals will revolt and hit back at some point. Even a worm, the simplest of animals, will defend itself.

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