happy hunting ground

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Recent Examples of happy hunting ground Brighton need three points to stay within touching distance of Bournemouth above them, but Elland Road might not be a happy hunting ground for the visitors. Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 15 May 2026 The Gtech Community Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for Chelsea in recent years, having failed to win in any of their last three visits to the ground. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Sep. 2025 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. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy hunting ground
Noun
  • In 1851, the signing of the Treaty at Forks of Cosumnes River promised land along the Cosumnes River where local tribes could live.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
  • In fact, at one time any man who signed up for the Continental Army was promised land that rightfully belonged to Native Americans.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The Balboa Peninsula, which Stapleton represents on the council, has historically been an infamous hot spot for public drinking, disruptive parties and brawls throughout the summer and especially during the Fourth of July.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Niger state is also a hot spot for gunmen who kidnap for ransom and impose taxes on farming communities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • There's also a custom trampoline, playground and even an ice skating rink on the upper lawn.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • One facility, under the banks of the Seine near the Place du Canada, is a hive of pumps, pipes and machinery.
    Francois de Beaupuy, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
    Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 27 June 2026

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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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