in the hunt
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The Buckeyes are still ranked, still technically in the hunt for a playoff berth, but Columbus hopes are sinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Djokovic has now been taken to four sets in three of his four wins at this year's championships, but remains in the hunt for history after reaching his 17th Wimbledon quarter-final.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Chun is in the hunt for her fourth major championship, having won the Open in 2015, Evian in 2016, and Women’s PGA in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Authorities have searched homes and roofs in the hunt for users of the terminals, who face multiple years in prison if caught.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The patrollers had been deep in the hunt the whole time.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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