Collocations for hunt - noun

fox, seal, tiger, etc.

take part in
She had never taken part in a fox hunt before.

follower, supporter
Hunt followers deny the sport is cruel.

saboteur
clashes between hunt supporters and hunt saboteurs

meeting

massive, nationwide
Police launched a nationwide hunt for the woman, amid fears for her safety.

police | murder
Police forces in five counties are now involved in the murder hunt.

treasure | witch
(often figurative) The investigation turned into a full-scale Communist witch hunt.

begin, launch
A massive police hunt was launched for the missing child.

lead
Detectives leading the hunt for the killer believe he may be in hiding.

step up
The mountain rescue team is stepping up its hunt for the missing climbers.

call off
The hunt for survivors has now been called off.

begin, be on
The hunt is on for potential employees with experience of electronic publishing.

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