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hunky-dory

[huhng-kee-dawr-ee, -dohr-ee] / ˈhʌŋ kiˈdɔr i, -ˈdoʊr i /












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This isn’t to say everything is hunky-dory for Texas Republicans.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

Although most members speaking on the record said that everything was hunky-dory, they admitted privately that they were worried how the race might develop — and what strains it could put on the delegation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2023

"Not everything is going to be going hunky-dory for you. Finding a way to win is something we've got better at."

From BBC Jan. 30, 2023

“OK, it’s associated with a specific tumor type, but does that just mean that it’s living hunky-dory with the tumor, or is it actually causing the tumor to get bigger and progress?”

From New York Times Sep. 29, 2022

“Please tell me, Mr. Branitt, that you have no bad news that would spoil this lovely tropical morning. Tell me everything’s hunky-dory here in Coconut Cove.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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