happy hunting ground

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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. 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
  • They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.
    Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2022
  • 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
Noun
  • Crews will check the fire periodically today to ensure there are no hot spots.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
  • That includes both inland cities in California and out-of-state hot spots.
    Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The company says its system provides for an inclusive playground environment where every child and adult can participate.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • Easy access to the water makes this region a playground for all ages with a myriad of lakes all within steps from one another.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Published on May 21, 2025 By Demetrius Simms Photo : Steven J. Magner Valhalla 1893’s open-plan great room is divided by a double-sided marble fireplace.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
  • Last year, Scheffler was arrested trying to drive around the scene of a fatal crash ahead of his tee time at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Through decentralized communication, bees make complex collective decisions, such as choosing their new hive.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Hillman went on to describe how she and three of her horses were swarmed by African killer honey bees after letting the horses out that morning to graze in the front yard — where the owners didn’t know the bees had built a hive in one of the trees.
    Brooke Baitinger, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025

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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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