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on the hunt

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

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The Death Star, the very target of Rogue One’s rebel plot, has been destroyed; the Empire — namely Darth Vader and his malevolent master, the Emperor — is on the hunt for rebels. Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025 In the heart of Haddonfield, shoppers like Giselle Finocchiaro were on the hunt for unique, quality gifts while shopping small and enjoying the magic of the season. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025 Auburn is looking for its next program leader following the dismissal of Hugh Freeze, and Arkansas is on the hunt after parting ways with Sam Pittman. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 The good news is that there are three separate teams on the hunt for Holly. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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