on the hunt

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

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Amid the looming era of compensation for college athletes and the financial impact of COVID-19 shutdowns, university athletic departments across the country were suddenly on the hunt for new revenue streams. Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Harries is on the hunt for a director for the picture, while a cast has yet to be attached. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025 Cadillac Formula 1 team is reportedly on the hunt for a title sponsor worth up to $70 million annually, according to a recent report. Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Now that the Federal Reserve has started cutting rates again, investors may be on the hunt for new sources of income. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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