on the hunt

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

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With many on the hunt for Christmas gifts, handmade items from Northwood Custom Creations, Motor City Candleworks, Motor City Incense, and PJ's Beaded Pens n Things will also be available for purchase. Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024 Since the Season 2 finale (recapped here) left them behind in France so that young Laurent could fly safely away with Ash, our indestructible protagonists are on the hunt for a new way to get back Stateside. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024 As traditional linear media falters (Comcast is now looking at a spinoff of its cable networks) and streaming is still on the hunt for significant profits, theme parks instead boomed post pandemic with floods of guests and became a focus for Wall Street. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 Nearly 20 teams from Major League Soccer are on the hunt for the coveted MLS Cup, including Inter Miami CF, Columbus Crew, Los Angeles FC, Real Salt Lake and others. Rudie Obias, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 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. 2024.

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