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

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