hunting of

Frequency: 6.03.0 per million words

Used to specify the animal that is being hunted, e.g., 'the hunting of deer'.

huntingPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The illegal hunting of elephants for their ivory tusks is a serious crime.
  • New regulations strictly control the hunting of migratory birds.
  • Historically, the hunting of bison was essential for the survival of many tribes.
  • The documentary showed the traditional hunting of seals by indigenous communities.
  • Is the commercial hunting of whales banned worldwide?
  • Activists are protesting against the trophy hunting of lions and other big cats.
  • Scientists study the effects that the hunting of predators has on the ecosystem.
  • The seasonal hunting of deer helps to manage the local wildlife population.
  • Uncontrolled hunting of sharks for their fins has endangered the species.
  • The hunting of wild boar is a popular but regulated activity in this forest.