the Promised Land

noun

1
: the land that was given to Abraham and his descendants according to the promise God made in the Bible
2
or the promised land : a happy place or condition that someone wants to reach : a place where dreams or hopes can come true
They came to America searching for the promised land.

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Pittsburgh has gone all out to get its team back to the Promised Land. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 But even despite Obama’s presidency, the Promised Land remains out of reach for most. — Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025 Jews celebrate the freeing of Israelite slaves from Egypt and Moses guiding them to the Promised Land. — Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Moses led the Israelites through the desert for 40 years before reaching the Promised Land, and Jesus endured 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Promised Land

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