on the hunt

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

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As in, the Giants would be on the hunt for one more veteran starter, preferably on a short-term deal. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 There are some products that come around each year at ALDI that leave an indelible mark on shoppers—in addition to new ALDI Finds that keep us on the hunt. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Ryan Roslansky cautioned that instead of chasing candidates with Ivy League degrees or traditional skills, employers will be on the hunt for AI-savvy talent with the adaptability to keep up with the new ways of working. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 Aldis Hodge as the detective and forensic psychologist who delves into the minds of killers to catch them is back on the hunt — and facing another emotional bender — in a short teaser for the second season of Cross, which dropped Thursday. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.

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