in the hunt
idiom
US
: 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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The team is still trying to figure it out, but to be in the hunt and having something meaningful to play for as a Panther fan?
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The Dolphins, who have won their last four games, are also in the hunt for a playoff spot.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Next up for the Minnesota Vikings will be the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, a team that is 6-6-1 and still in the hunt for the NFL Playoffs.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Bye weeks are done, the playing field is level and at least four QBs -- maybe more -- have emerged in the hunt for the 2025 season championship with one month left.
—Greg Cote
december 9, Miami Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The Dolphins, who have won their last four games, are also in the hunt for a playoff spot.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Next up for the Minnesota Vikings will be the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, a team that is 6-6-1 and still in the hunt for the NFL Playoffs.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Bye weeks are done, the playing field is level and at least four QBs -- maybe more -- have emerged in the hunt for the 2025 season championship with one month left.
—Greg Cote
december 9, Miami Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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