fox hunt

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

The activity or sport of hunting foxes.

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  • At dawn, the riders set out for the annual fox hunt across the moors.
  • She had never taken part in a fox hunt before.
  • Local laws now restrict the traditional fox-hunting season to certain areas.
  • The traditional fox hunt was met with protests this year.
  • The farmer called the ranger to hunt a troublesome fox near the chicken coop.
  • Many rural communities still support the annual fox hunt.
  • We watched the hounds hunt the fox through the hedgerows.
  • The hounds were trained specifically for the fox hunt.
  • She has never supported clubs that hunt the fox for sport.
  • Legislation was passed to ban fox hunts in certain regions.
  • After hours of tracking, they finally hunted the old fox to its den.
  • Opponents argue that a fox hunt is cruel and unnecessary.
  • Drone footage showed how difficult it is to hunt a wary fox in open country.
  • He watched the fox hunt from a distance, feeling conflicted.
  • The ethics of the modern fox hunt are hotly debated in the community.
  • The sound of the horn signaled the start of the fox hunt.
  • By dusk, the pack was still hunting that elusive fox across the fields.
  • Historically, the fox hunt was a popular aristocratic pastime.
  • New regulations make it illegal to hunt a fox with dogs.
  • Animal rights activists continue to campaign against the fox hunt.