happy hunting ground

Example Sentences

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The Gabba is not a happy hunting ground for England - they have not won in Brisbane since 1986 - and it will take all of their resolve, stubbornness and togetherness in order to change that record.

From BBC

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

Guwahati has proven to be a happy hunting ground for England's spin quartet – having also taken seven wickets against South Africa – and though they travel to Colombo, Indore and Visakhapatnam for the remaining group stage matches, it could be useful should they return to the venue for one of the semi-finals.

From BBC

Australia was Kohli's happy hunting ground and his last visit Down Under in late 2024 grabbed worldwide attention.

From BBC

The velodrome was a happy hunting ground for the GB team at the Olympics and the Paralympic team will hope for similar.

From BBC