literary pursuit

collocation in English

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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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(Definition ofliteraryandpursuitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In these instances, the schools frequently served as academies where elite men gathered to engage in literary pursuits.
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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.
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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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