partridge

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Schwarzman, who usually arrives by helicopter, also bought the farm next door to host pheasant and partridge shoots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

After six seasons, five Christmas specials, three movies and a partridge in a pear tree, this is the end, until the next time writer and creator Julian Fellowes is struck with inspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

On the first day of Christmas, it will set shoppers back $280.18 to buy a partridge in a pear tree for their true love — a 25.8% increase from last year.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2022

The pop-star-turned-vicar's winning menu featured a roast partridge with caramelised pear, cabbage, celeriac, chestnut and lardons with bread sauce, pear gravy and five gold ring potatoes.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2021

I would wake up long before dawn and leave with my shotgun on my shoulder, with my game bag and my partridge hound.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende