in the hunt

phrase

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.

Examples of in the hunt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Silverhawks will be in the hunt again, with Evans, Osceola, Oviedo and South Lake all looking to make return appearances. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

The eccentric old woodsman seems to have taken no real part in the hunt, and to have been mostly just a curiosity in camp. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

With so much varsity experience back for a program known for its grit and hard-hitting style, the Vanguards should be in the hunt for one of the league’s three automatic playoff berths. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026

The White Sox lead the division with 61-56 record, while the next three teams all have 58 wins and are in the hunt. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the hunt

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront