[{"_1":2,"_197":-5,"_198":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4},"routes/word",{"_5":6,"_21":22,"_189":190,"_195":196},"entry",{"_7":8,"_9":8,"_10":-5,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20},"headword","fox","slug","pronunciation","type","simple_noun","complexity","simple","totalCollocations",6,"avgFrequency",6.5,"languageVariants",[],"categories",[23,76,99,166],{"_24":25,"_9":26,"_27":28},"name","ADJECTIVE + fox","adjective-fox","collocations",[29,57],{"_30":31,"_32":33,"_9":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_44":45,"_56":-5},"collocation","urban","phrase","urban fox","urban-fox","usage","Refers to a fox that lives in a city or town environment.","label","","frequency",{"_41":16,"_42":43},"score","perMillion",2.5,"examples",[46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55],"At dawn, an urban fox trotted across the empty high street.","I spotted an urban fox rummaging through the bins behind our flat.","The urban fox has adapted to traffic noise and streetlights remarkably well.","City officials urged residents not to feed the urban fox.","Have you ever heard an urban fox bark outside your window at night?","By midnight, an urban fox was curled up beneath the park bench.","Our camera trap captured an urban fox carrying food back to its den.","Contrary to myths, an urban fox rarely approaches people unless habituated.","The study concluded that an urban fox can roam several kilometers in a single night.","If you encounter an urban fox, keep your distance and secure your rubbish.","translation",{"_30":58,"_32":59,"_9":60,"_35":61,"_37":38,"_39":62,"_44":65,"_56":-5},"rural","rural fox","rural-fox","Refers to a fox that lives in the countryside.",{"_41":63,"_42":64},5.5,2,[66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"At dawn, a rural fox trotted along the hedgerow behind the farmhouse.","We often hear a rural fox bark on winter nights in the valley.","The wildlife survey recorded one rural fox per square kilometer.","A rural fox will raid chicken coops if food is scarce.","Have you ever seen a rural fox cross the lane at dusk?","By the time we set the camera trap, the rural fox had already moved on.","Please do not feed any rural fox; it can disrupt their natural behavior.","That rural fox, scarred and cautious, kept its distance from people.","If a rural fox appears near your garden, secure your bins and pets.","In folktales, the rural fox is often portrayed as clever and elusive.",{"_24":77,"_9":78,"_27":79},"VERB + fox","verb-fox",[80],{"_30":81,"_32":82,"_9":83,"_35":84,"_37":38,"_39":85,"_44":88,"_56":-5},"hunt","hunt a fox","hunt-a-fox","To chase and kill a fox, often as a sport.",{"_41":86,"_42":87},7,8,[89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98],"In rural areas, riders traditionally hunt a fox at dawn.","We no longer hunt the fox on this estate; it's protected land.","Why do they hunt a fox with hounds instead of cameras?","If you hunt a fox without permission, you could face a fine.","She learned to hunt a fox from her grandfather.","By winter, farmers sometimes hunt a troublesome fox to protect their hens.","They plan to hunt a fox this weekend, weather permitting.","In many countries, it's illegal to hunt a fox with dogs.","We should not hunt a fox for sport; we should study it instead.","A fox can be hard to hunt when the wind is wrong.",{"_24":100,"_9":101,"_27":102},"fox + NOUN","fox-noun",[103,130,157],{"_30":81,"_32":104,"_9":105,"_35":106,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_44":109,"_56":-5},"fox hunt","fox-hunt","The activity or sport of hunting foxes.",{"_41":87,"_42":108},15,[110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129],"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.",{"_30":131,"_32":132,"_9":133,"_35":134,"_37":38,"_39":135,"_44":136,"_56":-5},"hunting","fox hunting","fox-hunting","The activity or sport of hunting foxes, often used as the compound 'fox-hunting'.",{"_41":87,"_42":108},[137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156],"Traditional fox-hunting was once a staple of rural life in parts of Britain.","Should fox-hunting be banned?","Parliament voted to ban fox-hunting after years of debate.","Fox hunting has been a traditional countryside sport in Britain for centuries.","He grew up in a village where fox-hunting meets were held every winter.","The debate over fox hunting is often heated and emotional.","Many animal-welfare groups campaign against fox-hunting.","Dozens of riders on horseback participate in the traditional fox hunt.","Supporters argue that fox-hunting controls pests and preserves countryside traditions.","Animal rights activists have long campaigned against fox hunting.","We spent the morning discussing whether modern fox-hunting can ever be humane.","He grew up in a rural community where fox hunting was a popular winter activity.","The law allows trail fox-hunting, where hounds follow an artificial scent instead of a live animal.","The new legislation places strict restrictions on fox hunting.","She has never taken part in fox-hunting, nor does she intend to.","Many people associate traditional English country life with fox-hunting.","Before the ban, some estates relied on income from fox-hunting tourism.","The success of a fox hunt often depends on the skill of the hounds.","Documentaries have portrayed fox-hunting as both a sport and a source of controversy.","If they repeal the ban, fox hunting with dogs could become legal again.",{"_30":158,"_32":159,"_9":160,"_35":161,"_37":38,"_39":162,"_44":165,"_56":-5},"cub","fox cub","fox-cub","A young fox.",{"_41":163,"_42":164},7.5,10,[],{"_24":167,"_9":168,"_27":169},"fox + VERB","fox-verb",[170],{"_30":171,"_32":172,"_9":173,"_35":174,"_37":38,"_39":175,"_44":178,"_56":-5},"bark","a fox barks","a-fox-barks","Describes the short, sharp cry a fox makes.",{"_41":176,"_42":177},5,1.5,[179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188],"I heard a fox bark in the dark.","At night, the fox often barks to warn intruders.","We woke up when a fox barked near the bins.","If a fox barks, keep your distance.","I had never heard a fox bark before that winter.","In the documentary, a fox was barking to its mate.","The ranger said a fox might bark when startled.","A startled fox will often bark and retreat.","Rarely does a fox bark during the day here.","From the hillside, we listened to a fox barking in short bursts.","relatedEntries",{"_191":192,"_193":194},"asSubject",[],"asObject",[],"serverTranslations",{},"actionData","errors"]