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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
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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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Why not turn Marina Village’s 23 acres into affordable camping sites, a playground or open picnic space?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The free, family-friendly event will turn the park into a prehistoric playground, complete with life-sized dinosaurs, a live volcano and a variety of interactive attractions and performances, a city news release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The agency’s Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit was not yet aware of anyone who fell ill because of the bacteria, which can cause stomach infections, but said people should avoid swimming between Jameson Beach and the Valhalla Boathouse.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The $19 million development, which received $6.5 million in city funding through the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, is managed by Valhalla Management.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Discover what to expect and how to manage your hive in your second year of beekeeping.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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