Das Wort des Tages

haschen  to catch; chase after, make a grab (at/for, nach); smoke hash/pot

Ich habe nie nach Populärität gehascht.
I've never sought popularity. (former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt, 2003)

NOTE: This verb is somewhat dated and is used more in elevated or literary language, but its "chase after" meaning is also used in some common expressions.

Related: das Haschen catch, tag (game), nach Lob haschen angle/fish for praise