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 Cartier is once again on the hunt for high-caliber horologists. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 As having a pet has grown in popularity—particularly in the pandemic and post-pandemic era—more renters are on the hunt for apartment buildings that not only are pet-friendly, but include pet amenities such as dog runs and grooming stations. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2024 Bridges to Hope, helping individuals facing severe economic challenges, is on the hunt for improved wheels. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024 The 11 Trunk Space board members are on the hunt for a more permanent location. The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024 And influencers, ever on the hunt for the next shiny object, may gravitate toward less turbulent platforms. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024 The game centers on a vampire hunter named James Savage who is on the hunt for his ex-girlfriend, named Janet (AKA Draculae), who seeks to bring about the end of the world. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024 In the world underneath the desert landscape of Western Australia, a small, pale creature crawls around in the dark on the hunt for its next meal. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 This year, look out for Spanish racer Marc Marquez, who is on the hunt for his eighth victory at the upcoming event. Rudie Obias, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024

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“On the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20hunt. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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