hunky-dory
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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
“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
"I am not saying everything is now hunky-dory at my old county and we can all move on," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 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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