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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
While those conditions rendered much of the land a not-very-happy hunting ground, the temnospondyls’ generalist approach served them well.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy hunting ground
Noun
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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
Noun
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The beaches here are known as a hot spot for shark teeth; visit during low tide to find them.—
Grace Haynes,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Take the quiz here … TOURIST TERROR – US embassy in hot spot issues assault warning for women renting jet skis.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bring the entire family and enjoy the onsite playground and picnic tables nestled under the shade of giant oak trees.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Just as bullies on the playground are eventually isolated, organizations that tolerate or promote bullying behaviors risk alienating their workforce - or their customers.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Maverick could never enter flyboy Valhalla without Iceman’s pre-battle blessing.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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The full cast of Norse godhood is here, specifically Thor — who is portrayed like Valhalla’s meanest bar bouncer.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to Hubbard, each individual hive is estimated to cost around $250 to replace.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Allergic reactions can cause symptoms such as hives, skin rashes, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and respiratory issues such as coughing or wheezing.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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