on the hunt

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

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Rodgers is currently on the hunt for a new NFL team after being cut by the Jets. Natasha Dye, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Steelers general manager Omar Khan has been on the hunt for a game-breaking receiver for some time now. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025 The wolves of the deep were on the hunt, and no ship was safe. Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 The Stallions are on the hunt this season to be the first pro football team to capture four straight titles after winning the inaugural UFL title last year and USFL titles in 2022 and 2023. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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