scavenger hunt
Example Sentences
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An anonymous someone has set up a scavenger hunt with sound-related clues for the pair to solve, plus an additional challenge: “Record what’s all around.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
It’s the reason meal kits feel so soothing — everything ready, nothing frantic, no mid-recipe scavenger hunt for a missing clove of garlic.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
In August, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani hosted a citywide scavenger hunt, inviting voters to scour the boroughs in search of historic political sites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
A “death file” should contain essential documents such as birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, life insurance policies, and a list of financial accounts to prevent a scavenger hunt for information.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
“When you’re in a library, researching a topic, you’re on a scavenger hunt, looking for clues and prizes in books instead of your attic or backyard.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
