on the hunt

idiom

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

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But these protagonists are all searchers, on the hunt for something that’s missing — deeper meaning, inner peace — in their everyday lives. Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 And with recent earnings reports from chocolatiers indicating that the historically strong demand for the sweet treat is decreasing, companies are also on the hunt for other avenues besides price changes to curb the industry stressors. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2025 In the clip, Skarsgård plays Eddie, a thief on the hunt for cars. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025 Reese Witherspoon is on the hunt for the perfect teenage Elle Woods. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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