on the hunt

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

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These days, travelers are increasingly on the hunt for conscious, experiential journeys. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Its foray into dealmaking has led many in media to wonder if Netflix could be on the hunt for another opportunity. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 From creator and executive producer Meriwether, 20th Television and Searchlight Television, Furious follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer (Lola Petticrew). — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The Pima County Sheriff's Department is now on the hunt for three men in connection with a Wednesday morning shooting that left a Tucson police recruit dead and his corrections officer fiancée hospitalized with a gunshot wound. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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