What does the cryptic crossword clue "In pursuit of time becoming sick (7)" mean?

The definition is "In pursuit of". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym of "time") + AILING (synonym of "sick"); definition: "In pursuit of" The answer is TAILING.

In pursuit of time becoming sick (7)

Independent Cryptic #11838 | 25 Across | 2024-09-18 flower

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