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.

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It is hoped that the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) currently under construction in Chile, will make a massive impact in the hunt for exomoons, and now, other exosatellites. Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Lastly, this game might also mean something more to Kylian Mbappé in the hunt for the Golden Boot. Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The Twins are still in the hunt for the playoffs, sitting three games behind the White Sox and Guardians in the AL Central. Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Both are well in the hunt for the World Cup’s Golden Boot award, having scored crucial winning goals for their countries almost every step of the way. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the hunt

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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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