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Hunt

/hʌnt/
To pursue or search for something, typically with the aim of catching or obtaining it.

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Examples:

We hunted for mushrooms in the forest.The detectives hunted the criminal across the city.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from the Old English huntian, meaning to chase or capture. It is linked to the Proto-Germanic huntójaną, signifying pursuit or chasing.

Usage Statistics:

19 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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