hunt
n. countablen. an organized search for something or someone that is hard to find. It can also mean the act of chasing and killing animals for food or sport.
n. an organized search for a person or object; also the act of pursuing and killing wild animals. Often used metaphorically in professional contexts to describe a search for talent or resources.
The police are leading a hunt for the missing witness.
After months of searching, the company finally ended its hunt for a new chief executive by hiring an internal candidate.
The annual scavenger hunt requires participants to solve complex riddles that lead them through the city's historical landmarks before the sun sets.
Often takes the preposition 'for' to indicate the object of the search.
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dog in the hunt
Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
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hunt where the ducks are
To seek opportunities or results in situations or places where they are most likely to be found.
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run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
To support both sides of an argument.