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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
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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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The island chain was (and is still being) formed by a volcanic hot spot that has so far created 15 different volcanoes that stretch 3,800 miles across the Pacific.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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It is known as a hot spot for divers looking for the sunken ruins underwater.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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In addition to the pump track, the park will have a dozen pickleball courts, a full basketball court, a half basketball court, three playgrounds, restrooms and other features including the city’s first off-leash dog park.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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There are boat ramps and fishing piers for anglers; a playground for the kids; walking and biking paths; an 18-hole disc golf course; and a floating restaurant, to name just a few amenities.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Et tu, Brute? (8 p.m. Wednesday, Valhalla; 11 p.m. Saturday, Chess Club) — M.S. 10.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rounding out the Valhalla 1893’s extraordinary offerings?—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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Authorities often respond by isolating the area, relocating hives, and issuing public safety warnings to prevent further harm.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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After the end of Denmark’s two-year kit cycle, the template lived on as teams across Europe joined Hummel’s hive.—
Peter Carline,
New York Times,
6 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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