pastures new

noun

British
: a new and better place or situation
She is looking for pastures new.

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With their Spotify deal axed and their other ventures failing to gain much traction, Harry and Meghan needed pastures new. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 This pre-season, with senior figures returning late or leaving for pastures new, academy players have made up the numbers. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Superstars Retire in América Every single club in South America has a hero that leaves for pastures new in Europe. — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 The 41-year-old has reportedly been told by Jets management that the team intends to move onto pastures new during the offseason, signaling a turning of the page for the franchise. — Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025

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“Pastures new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastures%20new. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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