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hunting ground

noun

  1. a section or area for hunting game.


hunting ground

noun

  1. the area of a hunt
  2. Also calledhappy hunting ground any place containing a supply of what is wanted or in which a search is conducted

    some resorts are a happy hunting ground for souvenirs

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hunting ground1

An Americanism dating back to 1650–60
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The thousands of claims tell the story of a county government that did little to screen for abusers, allowing a sprawling network of facilities for young people to become hunting grounds for predators.

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Dr Pyne said this was generally down to historic factors like the existence of large hunting grounds which have protected the trees from development over the years.

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She is now in the process of mapping out the route her family has taken for generations while migrating south in spring, towards the caribou hunting grounds.

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So a Masters itch still to be scratched, a PGA at his happiest hunting ground in America and a home Open Championship are on the horizon.

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Para-equestrian has been a successful sport for GB at previous Games and the team will be hoping that the Chateau de Versailles can be another happy hunting ground.

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