in the hunt

idiom

: 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.

Examples of in the hunt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (KRA/Amusement/Island/Republic): Speaking of the VMAs: One of its other most notable performers and winners is also in the hunt for the No. 1 spot this week. —

Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024 Radziwill says the work represents the first new idea in the hunt for zeta zeros in 50 years. —

Byzack Savitsky, science.org, 29 July 2024 As one of the few documentaries at Telluride that had to turn away large crowds, Ferrell’s charming star persona could put him in the hunt for his first Oscar nomination as a producer. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024 Honestly, 40 or 50 could’ve been in the hunt for the big prize–a testament to the creativity of small teams and solo projects. —

Matt Gardner, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the hunt

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