hunting ground
Americannoun
noun
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the area of a hunt
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Also called: happy 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
Etymology
Origin of hunting ground
An Americanism dating back to 1650–60
Example Sentences
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Roach writes The Value Road newsletter on Substack, and his typical hunting ground is for microcap stocks and companies that have emerged from bankruptcy.
From MarketWatch
Brook's side have returned to their happy hunting ground in Kandy after playing all their group matches in India, at Mumbai and Kolkata.
From Barron's
The hunting ground, in waters west of Norway, is a prime route for Russia’s Northern Fleet submarines.
Verizon has been known as a hunting ground of sorts for its rivals.
From MarketWatch
As the sea ice continues to decline, bears will have to travel further to access hunting grounds, using more energy and depleting precious fat reserves.
From BBC
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