on the hunt

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The police are still on the hunt for the escaped convicts.

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Our editors are always on the hunt for the latest home, garden, and food trends. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025 When calling Matton out of the blue last summer, Donald was on the hunt for a fill-in at the following week’s BMW International Open in Germany. Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2025 For those on the hunt for a reliable, comfortable, and stylish summer shoe, the Skechers Rumble On Sassy Dayz sandals are a must-have in your wardrobe. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025 Adams said the organization is already on the hunt for new sources of funding, looking for help from private philanthropists to corporate grantmakers. Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the hunt

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“On the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20hunt. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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