on the hunt

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

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Clark Atlanta is on the hunt for a new football coach, director of athletics Jerel Drew announced in mid-December. Sarah K. Spencer, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026 The other hypothesis rests on some vaccines’ ability to offer broader health benefits — benefits that come not from targeting the virus, but from triggering the immune system to be on the hunt for bad actors. Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025 Often situated right next to HomeGoods, many people forget about this flourishing neighbor when on the hunt for economical home finds. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025 The Casper is best for hot sleepers on the hunt for a good cooling pillow, as contributor Madeleine Luckel experienced firsthand. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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