Be in the hunt

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phrase

To be actively competitive or directly involved in achieving something.

With only a few points behind the leader, our team is still in the hunt for the championship.
Visual representation of "be in the hunt" - To be actively competitive or directly involved in achieving something.

Often appears as...

  • still in the hunt
  • in the hunt for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Competition Context

The phrase is often used in sports or contests to describe being close to winning.

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Despite their loss last week, they're still in the hunt for the playoffs.
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Active Pursuit

It implies active involvement, not just a possibility or potential.

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He's in the hunt for the lead role, attending every audition he can.
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Current Progress

The phrase suggests being in a favorable position but not at the final goal.

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Halfway through the season, they are very much in the hunt.
Visual representation of the word "Be in the hunt"

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