in the hunt
phrase
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: having a chance to win or succeed in a contest or competition
At this point in the season, both teams are still in the hunt.
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Fitzpatrick was never truly in the hunt on Sunday, but played well enough to finish 4th.
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Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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