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manhunt
[ man-huhnt ]
noun
- an intensive search for a criminal, suspect, escaped convict, etc., as by law enforcement agencies.
- an intensive search for any person.
manhunt
/ ˈæˌʌԳ /
noun
- an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive
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Derived Forms
- ˈˌܲԳٱ, noun
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Other Word Forms
- man hunter noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
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The shooter reportedly fled on a scooter following the attack in a hair salon in the centre of the city, triggering a manhunt.
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She also said she did not understand the need for the manhunt.
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Mr Mangione was arrested days later in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt.
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A manhunt for the gunmen responsible was continuing on Wednesday evening.
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A huge manhunt is under way for the militants suspected of carrying out the killings.
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