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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Aliso Niguel could be in the hunt for a playoff berth.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Look for all three to be in the hunt again and likely will make long playoff runs.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
With her clean and consistent gymnastics, Sullivan will likely be in the hunt for medals.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Entering Monday, New York was 4 1/2 games back in the AL East and was in the hunt for a postseason berth.
—Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Look for all three to be in the hunt again and likely will make long playoff runs.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
With her clean and consistent gymnastics, Sullivan will likely be in the hunt for medals.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Entering Monday, New York was 4 1/2 games back in the AL East and was in the hunt for a postseason berth.
—Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2025
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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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