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hunting

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verb

present participle of hunt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hunting
Noun
Traditionally, these breeds have been chosen for hunting which requires that dogs use their sense of smell to find various targets. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2025 Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news The human-canine bond began more than 30,000 years ago, leading to the extensive domestication of dogs to serve human needs in hunting, protection, and herding. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Not that the YouTube original upload was bad, but this does feel like a bit of an upgrade even if hunting through the finer details does come off a bit silly. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 In 1623, King Louis XIII built a hunting lodge at Versailles for his own pleasure. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hunting 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting
Verb
  • Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • And fans deserve to know and understand the paths the Titans are pursuing in making these decisions.
    Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Deputies started searching the area and soon spotted a set of footprints in the snow that led away from the road.
    Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In research cited by The Times of London, 75% of 18-27-year-olds are searching for more secure, longer-term work than was common in previous generations.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The chain of events mirror what transpired last month in the lead-up to the M23's capture of Goma.
    JUSTIN KABUMBA, arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Cut to the two men brawling in the bowels of a derelict ship in the Miami port, where Spencer has imprisoned and ultimately attempts to drown his son to evade capture.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Mangione, who faces federal charges of murder and stalking, as well as New York State charges, including murder in furtherance of terrorism, will face a jury next year, although a trial date has not yet been set.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione was arraigned in federal court on Thursday on two counts of stalking, one count of murder through use of a firearm and a firearms offense.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, the instant impact of dilution may reduce the value of the shares, which would be alarming for investors seeking consistency or those cautious of the inherent hazards in the bitcoin market.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Heading into the offseason, the Phillies were reportedly looking to shake their roster up a bit, even exploring the idea of trading All-Star infielder Alec Bohm.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Organizations are increasingly exploring advanced technological tools to enhance transparency, efficiency, and decision-making while ensuring that core governance principles are upheld.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025

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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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