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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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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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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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The grounds feature a playground and small splash pad, while families also get access to a water park with multiple slides, a larger splash zone for kids, and more – all wrapped up into the cost.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season has always been a special time for GTA fans, bringing everyone together in its virtual playground.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Head the other way, and the Valhalla is more powerful (and arguably more exotically designed) than the Ferrari SF90 and Lamborghini Revuelto, but those are both less expensive.Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Valhalla made its debut way back in 2019 in the guise of the AM-RB 03 concept.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the hive of activity, there is silence around the park.MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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Food-allergy reactions can lead to symptoms such as hives, rashes, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and coughing or wheezing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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