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 are over, and for the first time since its widespread legalization, sports betting is getting noticeably worse.

From Slate • Aug. 10, 2024

“I’m so happy you’ve returned. This is a little exhibition we used to tour around the Continent back in the halcyon days. I thought you might find it instructive.”

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs