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the hunt
/ðə hʌnt/
Definition
1
The act or pursuit of hunting wild animals for food, sport, or recreation.
2
A vigorous search or quest for something desired, often used figuratively.
3
A competitive event or game involving pursuit, such as a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt.
Examples
After losing her keys for the third time this week, she embarked on the hunt through the couch cushions.
The detective's relentless the hunt for the missing pizza slice baffled the entire precinct.
With Black Friday approaching, shoppers hit the stores for the hunt of unbeatable deals on gadgets nobody needs.
He turned job hunting into 'the hunt,' complete with camouflage pants and a survival knife—just in case HR got feisty.