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as in promised land
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as in hot spot
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Recent Examples of happy hunting ground
With nearly 50,000 examples made and more than 46,000 of those sold in the United States over four years, the 560 SL offers a happy hunting ground for drivers seeking a classic convertible with the creature comforts of a near-contemporary car.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Everton’s Goodison Park stadium hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground for Manchester City.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Although the Play-In Tournament has not been a happy hunting ground for the Warriors, which hold an 0-3 record in the event, Golden State enters Tuesday’s game having gone 3-1 against Memphis this season.
—The Athletic Nba Daily, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
While those conditions rendered much of the land a not-very-happy hunting ground, the temnospondyls’ generalist approach served them well.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Patience will be rewarded, and Europe is a happy hunting ground, as most examples never left the Continent.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground down the years for Manchester City great Vincent Kompany, and his Burnley team made the short journey looking to boost their faint hopes of English Premier League survival.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Over the past decade, France’s top tier has been a happy hunting ground for Premier League scouts, with English clubs spending £1.81billion ($2.34bn) on Ligue 1 players, more than in any other nation.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Fortunately, though, his home race has proved to be a very happy hunting ground with Hamilton winning a record eight times at the circuit.
—Amanda Davies, CNN, 5 July 2024
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Everton’s Goodison Park stadium hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground for Manchester City.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Although the Play-In Tournament has not been a happy hunting ground for the Warriors, which hold an 0-3 record in the event, Golden State enters Tuesday’s game having gone 3-1 against Memphis this season.
—The Athletic Nba Daily, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
While those conditions rendered much of the land a not-very-happy hunting ground, the temnospondyls’ generalist approach served them well.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Patience will be rewarded, and Europe is a happy hunting ground, as most examples never left the Continent.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground down the years for Manchester City great Vincent Kompany, and his Burnley team made the short journey looking to boost their faint hopes of English Premier League survival.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Over the past decade, France’s top tier has been a happy hunting ground for Premier League scouts, with English clubs spending £1.81billion ($2.34bn) on Ligue 1 players, more than in any other nation.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Fortunately, though, his home race has proved to be a very happy hunting ground with Hamilton winning a record eight times at the circuit.
—Amanda Davies, CNN, 5 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy hunting ground
Noun
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They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.—
Liana Fix,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Sep. 2022
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Hunter was promised land to be granted to individual Indian settlers but was unsuccessful in getting a tribal grant with the right of self-government.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
25 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Rooftop seating, a pizzeria within and drinks keep the nostalgic hot spot a favorite for KC natives.—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Remaining personnel will continue working around structures to extinguish hot spots and ensure any lingering threats to homes are addressed.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Research fun playgrounds along the way to get energy out and reduce restlessness.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Fed by snowmelt, Medano Creek—called Colorado's Natural beach—flows at the dunes’ base, creating a shallow, inland beach-like playground where visitors can splash, float on tubes, and build sandcastles.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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These accidents have happened in the past: In 2001, a 6-year-old boy was killed during an MRI at a hospital in Valhalla, New York, after a metal oxygen tank flew across the room when the machine’s electromagnet turned on.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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An iconic producer known for her work on franchises like The Walking Dead and Terminator, along with classic one-offs like Armageddon, Hurd’s Valhalla wrapped up its spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead in 2023.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
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Brown said a bite from a lone star tick can trigger an allergic reaction, with symptoms including hives, gastrointestinal distress and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The Pasadena Playhouse is fast moving toward artistic director Danny Feldman’s goal of once again making its historic campus a buzzing hive of educational activity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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