on the hunt

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

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Courtney Vandersloot: The longtime Sky star is on the hunt for a new team in free agency this spring after winning the second WNBA championship of her career with the New York Liberty in 2024. Julia Poe, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025 Courtney Vandersloot The longtime Sky star is on the hunt for a new team in free agency this spring after winning the second WNBA championship of her career with the New York Liberty in 2024. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Now Forbes is on the hunt for the next class of European changemakers. Alexandra York, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 However, after going 4-13 in a tumultuous season, the Raiders will be back on the hunt to find the right coach to continue the team's rebuild. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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