on the hunt

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

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OpenAI has been on the hunt for more funding, given that the company, like Anthropic, does not yet make a profit. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 Where, normally, pro dancers are sought out by the show’s talent scouts, ever on the hunt for rising stars in the world of dance, Zaikman’s audition process was broadcast for the whole world to see. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026 Kingsley is planning to work with Parkville’s The Baker’s Table for pastries and is currently on the hunt for someone who makes great croissants. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Hoffman also said Starz was on the hunt for more tentpole acquisitions to drive audience engagement and a new customer base after the success of launching in September SWAT Exiles, a spinoff of CBS’ SWAT series and starring Shemar Moore. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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