First recorded in 1665–75
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He also defended fox hunting which he said was the most "humane form pest control".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
On Friday night, party members at the ard fheis voted by a tight margin to support a ban on fox hunting.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The initial source of anger then was the ban on fox hunting.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
He loved horseback riding, fox hunting and trying different restaurants, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024
They laughed when Obinze said, “I don’t understand why fox hunting is such a big issue in this country. Aren’t there more important things?”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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