halcyon

Example Sentences

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I had one halcyon year and then it never really abated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

With a 70% approval rating and hopes for an improving economy, Takaichi has decided to seize her moment with another tactic from Japan’s halcyon days.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

But that would require Scotland winning consecutive games for the first time since the halcyon days of those early Euro 2024 qualifiers last year.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

The halcyon days of the mid-2000s ushered in “High School Musical,” and the reach of “Hannah Montana” permeated pop culture beyond the tween audience it targeted.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Those were the salad days, the halcyon years!

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen