hunky-dory
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Brown is the main reason it was clear that not everything was hunky-dory for the Eagles, even before the team lost its first game of the season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
“For you to come in here and say ‘No, everything was hunky-dory, they did their job,’ I can’t accept that,” Councilmember Hector Luevano said to applause.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2024
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
“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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