on the hunt
phrase
: searching
The police are still on the hunt for the escaped convicts.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Cities and towns are always on the hunt for growth opportunities, seeking additional tax revenue.
—
Lauren Mullenbach,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
With soccer being all the craze right now due to the World Cup, many in North Texas have been on the hunt for jerseys.
—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
30 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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