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halcyon

[hal-see-uhn] / ˈhæl si ən /


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Cook is an Alabama man, born in Mobile and raised during the halcyon era of Bear Bryant, who commanded the state for nearly three decades as the University of Alabama’s larger-than-life football coach.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Twelve years later, those halcyon days of Welsh rugby - in which their then coach Warren Gatland was feted - are long gone.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

Post those halcyon days, the brothers began delving into music together.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

Those were the salad days, the halcyon years!

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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