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 National Guard and other agencies remain deployed, and sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and campsites will stay partially closed as authorities pursue all leads in the hunt for Decker.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
The usual contenders are back in the hunt, with Bay State Conference juggernaut Wellesley (16-4) at No. 2.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
The law enforcement agencies involved in the hunt, including the Louisiana State Police, the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals and the New Orleans Police Department, are scheduled to hold a joint press conference on Thursday to address the status of the escapees.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Multiple agencies across the state, including state police and several sheriff’s offices, are coordinating in the hunt for Hardin.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
The usual contenders are back in the hunt, with Bay State Conference juggernaut Wellesley (16-4) at No. 2.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
The law enforcement agencies involved in the hunt, including the Louisiana State Police, the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals and the New Orleans Police Department, are scheduled to hold a joint press conference on Thursday to address the status of the escapees.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Multiple agencies across the state, including state police and several sheriff’s offices, are coordinating in the hunt for Hardin.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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“In the hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hunt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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