on the hunt

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

Examples of on the hunt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Reed was shot and murdered by grieving widower Gary Clark — who was seeking revenge and on the hunt for Derek, Lexie Grey (Chlyer Leigh) and Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) — in the season's dramatic finale. Christina Dugan Ramirez, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Netflix says that the eight-episode series will set 11 contestants on the hunt for a 12th one who’s been given a $1 million prize in an effort to be the last person standing (and win that prize). Wes Davis, The Verge, 29 May 2024 Tails Humane Society is on the hunt on behalf of a 9-year-old pup named Bane, who was left near a dumpster because his owner could no longer take care of him, a May 26 Facebook post read. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024 The university student was on the hunt for wildflowers at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a remote destination known for its springtime bloom. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 May 2024 Meanwhile, Walmart seems to be attracting those consumers on the hunt for deals – including those making more money. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 22 May 2024 Pivoting in front of the camera Nine years after Everybody Loves Raymond hit the air, the show was coming to a close—and Rosenthal was on the hunt for his next project. Bydave Smith, Fortune, 22 May 2024 Red Lobster launched the promotion as consumers were on the hunt for a good deal, said Jim Salera, a research analyst at Stephens who tracks the restaurant industry. Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024 But of course, the internet used it as an opportunity to drag her for divorcing her husband of 14 years, Cory Hardrict, and for now being on the hunt for a new man. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 May 2024

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“On the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20hunt. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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