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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They hunt down the scammers online by identifying patterns in bank data and use automated software to search social media messaging boards.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
In Vader’s first two appearances Wednesday, he spoke of his quest to hunt down the young Jedi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
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
With testing centers booked for months, desperate candidates often hunt down exams administered in remote villages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Because the Mexica did not view the goal of warfare as wiping out enemies to the last man, they did not hunt down the last Spaniards.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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