hunt
verb (used with object)
to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
were hunting
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past progressiveof hunt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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When public prosecutors tapped telephone calls at Italian football giants Juventus in 2004, they were hunting for evidence of doping.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
While Wednesday morning Google search trends data showed that people were hunting for images of Hilton, I went to YouTube to see what he was up to in 2002.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, with Qatar starting to allow a limited number of flights, the event organizers were hunting for available options to transport the animals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
"It looked like we were hunting people down throughout the game," said former England international Farrell.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
“Well...I can’t say I’m surprised. I knew this would happen in the end. I knew you wouldn’t be happy unless you were hunting Voldemort. Maybe that’s why I like you so much.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
