pastures new

noun

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

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There are other narratives to play out too, including players playing their final games for their clubs before departing for pastures new or facing retirement. Holly Shand, New York Times, 8 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 But, despite having 18 months remaining on his contract at City, Walker has informed the club of his wish to move on to pastures new, with the 34-year-old keen to experience life in an overseas league after spending the entirety of his club career in England. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025

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“Pastures new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastures%20new. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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