on the hunt

phrase

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

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Many workers are on the hunt for a silver bullet for career success—but leaders like Griggs agree that old-fashioned elbow grease is the most effective way to get ahead. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Board President Madeline Romious said during a Thursday news conference that the search will be extensive and thorough, but did not go into specifics on the hunt. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 The Department of Homeland Security is on the hunt for a new immigration detention facility in the Miami area, according to a procurement request issued earlier this month. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Rifling through racks, shoppers were on the hunt Wedneday for deep discounts inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the hunt

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