hunt
verb (used with object)
to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
has hunted
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present perfectof hunt (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Blakestad, who has hunted for gold as far as Mali and Ghana—and is famed for his role in the discovery of one of the U.S.’s largest gold mines—is leading the company’s Alaska exploration efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
Mr. Waleri, a native of Naples, Florida, has hunted pythons since 2020 to remove the invasive critters from the Florida ecosystem.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
The IRS has hunted for money from Congress for decades to update its antiquated systems.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2022
Loos has hunted for an explanation for 10 years, ever since a strip of DNA sent her down an unexpected path.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 29, 2021
I keep moving, positioning the next arrow automatically, as only someone who has hunted for years can do.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
