Meaning of the word "hunt out" in English

What does "hunt out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hunt out

US /hʌnt aʊt/
UK /hʌnt aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

to search for and find someone or something that is difficult to find

Example:
We need to hunt out the best talent for this project.
She managed to hunt out a rare first edition of the book.