hunt down
Britishverb
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(tr) to pursue successfully by diligent searching and chasing
they finally hunted down the killer in Mexico
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(intr) (of a bell) to be rung progressively later during a set of changes
Example Sentences
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In the film, she returns to life to hunt down a magic book which has the potential to kill all vampires.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
They both actively hunt down and block VPN connections to enforce their regional licensing deals.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Jemimah's innings helped India hunt down a record 338 in a pulsating edge-of-the-seat finish - winning by five wickets with five balls to spare.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025
Sometimes, he’ll wake up at 3 in the morning and she’s emailing people in Europe, attempting to hunt down a rare vintage piece.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
I got the food ready, almost on time, then had to hunt down the two little boys whose job it was to ferry it from cookhouse to table and then serve it.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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