happy hunting ground

Example Sentences

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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 • Feb. 20, 2026

Madison Keys was relishing being back on her happy hunting ground in Adelaide on Sunday, where a year ago her run to first Grand Slam title all began.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

Years of sluggish economic growth have cheapened British assets, making the U.K. a happy hunting ground for private-equity firms and the world’s rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

The Middle East has been far from a happy hunting ground for him at this tournament - but it might well be the place we see him in action next.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2022

That meant he dearly loved rolling in manure and decay, so Tarbox territory was the happy hunting ground for him.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck