on the hunt

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

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He was laid off in January of 2025 and has been on the hunt for a new position since. Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 The houndsman, the only black man on the hunt, heard much more than the others. Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 When Skibidi launched, Goodman was on the hunt for assets for his new venture. Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Many workers are on the hunt for a silver bullet for career success—but leaders like Griggs agree that old-fashioned elbow grease is the most effective way to get ahead. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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