hunt
verb (used with object)
to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
are hunting
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present progressiveof hunt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"In Greenlandic tradition, our hunting places aren't owned. And when there are other hunters on the land we are hunting on, they can just join the hunt," he explained.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
It also highlights the continuing popularity of the medium and illustrates how publishers are hunting for creative new revenue streams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
"We are hunting again and not being hunted, but that doesn't mean much," Farrell told BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
On Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, gray wolves are showing an unusual behavior: they are hunting sea otters.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2026
“Now, please, silence may be the wiser choice. We do not wish to warn whatever took her that we are hunting it.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
