in the hunt
idiom
US
: having a chance to win or succeed in a contest or competition
At this point in the season, both teams are still in the hunt.
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The Timberwolves are again firmly in the hunt in 2026.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Adding to the difficulty in the hunt for the model is the fact that at the dawn of its creation, it was intended for the polo-playing British army officers stationed in India during the ’30s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The win was the Leafs’ second straight and put them seven points out of a playoff spot, just ahead of the Florida Panthers in the hunt.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Krum fell to 17-15 overall and 6-5 in district play, but the Bobcats are still in the hunt for a playoff berth.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Adding to the difficulty in the hunt for the model is the fact that at the dawn of its creation, it was intended for the polo-playing British army officers stationed in India during the ’30s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The win was the Leafs’ second straight and put them seven points out of a playoff spot, just ahead of the Florida Panthers in the hunt.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Krum fell to 17-15 overall and 6-5 in district play, but the Bobcats are still in the hunt for a playoff berth.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2026
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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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