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literary pursuit

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literary
adjective
uk /ˈlɪt.ər.ər.i/ us /ˈlɪt̬.ə.rer.i/
relating to literature (= written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting ...
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pursuit
noun
uk /pəˈsjuːt/ us /pɚˈsuːt/
an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are ...
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Examples of literary pursuit


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In these instances, the schools frequently served as academies where elite men gathered to engage in literary pursuits.
Though she makes only indirect reference to her literary pursuits, she does demonstrate in one anecdote the way that her books contribute to the shaping of her home.
Just as we encourage endeavour in academic and literary pursuits, a national award scheme should encourage endeavour and excellence in active pursuits.
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You had better cleave to your literary pursuits.
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Blind and partially-sighted people may undertake any activity they wish including holidays and literary pursuits.
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Having had a moderate inheritance left him by his father, on quitting the university he applied himself entirely to literary pursuits.
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He eventually left the diplomatic service in favour of academia and literary pursuits.
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He continued the practice of law and also engaged in literary pursuits.
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He also engaged in literary pursuits and lecturing.
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The latter part of his life he devoted to literary pursuits.
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He engaged in scientific and literary pursuits and at the same time studied law.
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Later he resumed the practice of law and also engaged in literary pursuits.
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He then devoted his time to the cultivation of his vineyard and to literary pursuits.
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He had innumerable artistic and literary pursuits, and his tastes were eclectic.
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Gradually he withdrew from business and devoted most of his attention to literary pursuits.
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He resumed the practice of law and engaged in literary pursuits.
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Literature, however, proved increasingly appealing to him, and in 1914 he left law to concentrate on his literary pursuits.
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The rest of his life was devoted mainly to literary pursuits.
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It was the beginning of a political career that stretched over five decades during which his literary pursuits and education took several painful turns.
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At this period he devoted himself to his literary pursuits.
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