on the hunt

phrase

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

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Board President Madeline Romious said during a Thursday news conference that the search will be extensive and thorough, but did not go into specifics on the hunt. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 The Department of Homeland Security is on the hunt for a new immigration detention facility in the Miami area, according to a procurement request issued earlier this month. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Why Trust StyleCaster The StyleCaster shopping team is regularly on the hunt for the best deals for you, the readers. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 The story follows detective Mina Harker, who is on the hunt for a serial killer loose in New Orleans. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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