on the hunt

phrase

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

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After facing a man-eating Cyclops (Bill Irwin) and an island full of armored giants known as the Laestrygonians, the Greeks land on Circe’s island on the hunt for food. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 High temps and humidity have some searching out spots with AC, while others are on the hunt for water to keep us cool. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 Such price increases couldn’t come at a worse time for students on the hunt for back-to-school deals on laptops and other tech. Mark Yarm, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 Cities and towns are always on the hunt for growth opportunities, seeking additional tax revenue. Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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