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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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Indeed, the 5-foot-4 Stowe has helped the Wildcats (23-5, 12-1) overcome a series of injuries to remain in the hunt for the North Suburban Conference title and earn the top seed in the Class 4A Rockford Guilford Sectional.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Timberwolves are again firmly in the hunt in 2026.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Adding to the difficulty in the hunt for the model is the fact that at the dawn of its creation, it was intended for the polo-playing British army officers stationed in India during the ’30s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Indeed, the 5-foot-4 Stowe has helped the Wildcats (23-5, 12-1) overcome a series of injuries to remain in the hunt for the North Suburban Conference title and earn the top seed in the Class 4A Rockford Guilford Sectional.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Timberwolves are again firmly in the hunt in 2026.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Adding to the difficulty in the hunt for the model is the fact that at the dawn of its creation, it was intended for the polo-playing British army officers stationed in India during the ’30s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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