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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
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.
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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
Those looking for small, focused and highly-profitable firms that make all sorts of components, from robotic arms to bicycle gear, will find Japan to be a happy hunting ground.
—Fortune, 15 Dec. 2021
London has not been a happy hunting ground for Miami, who are 1-3 on the other side of the Atlantic.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2021
This has long made West Virginia a happy hunting ground for corporate interests eager to extract resources and profits.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021
In years past, Michael Gudinski made the APRA Awards a happy hunting ground, often snagging multiple awards with his company, Mushroom Music Publishing.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2021
The crumbling cliffs along it, dating from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, are a happy hunting ground for anyone seeking the fossilized remains of ancient creatures.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2020
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
Those looking for small, focused and highly-profitable firms that make all sorts of components, from robotic arms to bicycle gear, will find Japan to be a happy hunting ground.
—Fortune, 15 Dec. 2021
London has not been a happy hunting ground for Miami, who are 1-3 on the other side of the Atlantic.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2021
This has long made West Virginia a happy hunting ground for corporate interests eager to extract resources and profits.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021
In years past, Michael Gudinski made the APRA Awards a happy hunting ground, often snagging multiple awards with his company, Mushroom Music Publishing.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2021
The crumbling cliffs along it, dating from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, are a happy hunting ground for anyone seeking the fossilized remains of ancient creatures.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy hunting ground
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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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They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2022
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While the Franklin Fire continues to burn in the Santa Monica Mountains, fire crews are addressing a few spotfires and hot spots on campus.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fire activity around Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus has decreased, with only small flames remaining as firefighters tackle lingering hot spots, the school alerted at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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But where the average person sees a pristine 1,100-acre playground catering to every type of traveler, Chris Kelsey, president of the Dart Interests real estate firm behind Evermore, focuses on what needs improving.DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 165-acre park is also home to multi-use trails, playgrounds, a skate park, and two lakes, Lake Trashmore and Lake Windsor.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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For a sweet treat, pop into Valhalla Bakery, an all-vegan bakery filled with divine baked goods.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the official bourbon of the PGA Championship at Valhalla in May 2024, the brand garnered international exposure during the week of the tournament and sold the equivalent of 75,000 cocktails across the course.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the growing season, his staff visit the rooftop garden daily, to water the plants, tend to the hives and harvest flowers and herbs for the kitchen.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The southern giant hornet has also reportedly formed groups and attacked honeybee hives, leading to losses among those in the beekeeping industry, the researchers noted.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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