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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
The Hordern Pavilion proved to be another happy hunting ground for Ninajirachi (real name: Nina Wilson), as the electronic music artist, singer, songwriter and producer collected her first ARIAs, for best solo artist, the Michael Gudinski breakthrough artist and best independent release.
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Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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
The Hordern Pavilion proved to be another happy hunting ground for Ninajirachi (real name: Nina Wilson), as the electronic music artist, singer, songwriter and producer collected her first ARIAs, for best solo artist, the Michael Gudinski breakthrough artist and best independent release.
—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy hunting ground
Noun
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In 1851, the signing of the Treaty at Forks of Cosumnes River promised land along the Cosumnes River where local tribes could live.
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In fact, at one time any man who signed up for the Continental Army was promised land that rightfully belonged to Native Americans.
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More than just a hot spot for the uber wealthy, this tiny Balkan country has much to offer all sorts of travelers.
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Since 2020, more than 20 homes there have traded for at least $20 million, helping transform the once under-the-radar community into a bona fide billionaire hot spot.
Noun
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On the warm July day, Dylan and his friends left the local playground and headed for a nearby quarry.
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Its fundamental charm lies in its playground quality, in its capacity to speak not to our practical adult hopes but to our simple wish to belong.
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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.
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Starring Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Ji Chang-wook, the movie documents an intense breakout attempt inside a mall overrun by a fast-evolving hive-mind virus.
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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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