stamping grounds

noun

plural of stamping ground
as in haunts
a place for spending time or for socializing if she isn't at home, you can usually find her at the local library, her favorite stamping ground

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haunts
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  • Only the diner remains but Morton still plans on touring the Village with Teddy, showing off all of mom’s old haunts and, yes, having a cup of soup at the Waverly.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Fans of Big Little Lies might recognize scenic haunts in the surrounding Carmel-by-the-Sea, which served as a main shooting location throughout the series.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
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