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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Pursuant vs. pursuit?

Which word would bethe correct choice for this sentence,

First off, most family fishing trips are in pursuant of no more than catch and release.

or

First off, most family fishing trips are pursuit of no more than catch and release.

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Thanks so much!
  

Top answer

'Pursuant to' means 'after, following', and has no place in your sentence. Your sentence should read: First, most family fishing trips are in pursuit of no more than catch and release.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Pursuant to' means 'after, following', and has no place in your sentence.
  • Your sentence should read: First, most family fishing trips are in pursuit of no more than catch and release.
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'Pursuant to' means 'after, following', and has no place in your sentence. Your sentence should read:

First, most family fishing trips are in pursuit of no more than catch and release.
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