hunt down

verb

1. (tr) to pursue successfully by diligent searching and chasing

   they finally hunted down the killer in Mexico

2. (intr) (of a bell) to be rung progressively later during a set of changes

Example Sentences

Her unreasonable demands include making the assistant hunt down a still-unpublished Harry Potter book for her daughters within hours—and a very specifically prepared steak.

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Men dressed in civilian clothes, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, patrolled the streets hunting down protesters.

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This attempt to hunt down a broader audience for the franchise is the biggest gamble on it by owner 20th Century Studios since the studio was acquired by Disney in 2019.

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This time, it is the champion who is hunting down the McLaren men who head the title race.

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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.

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Related Words

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• goad 
• harass 
• heckle 
• hector 
• persecute 
• pester 
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