in the running, in the game

(typically with for) In aggressive pursuit; searching relentlessly.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hunt

plural of hunt

(UK, in postal addresses) Abbreviation of Huntingdonshire.

plural of Hunt

present participle of hunt and peck

A game in which individuals or teams seek to find a number of specific items, or perform tasks, as given in a list.

simple past tense and past participle of hunt and peck

(idiomatic) Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dog, hunt.