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hunky-dory

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












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On the surface everything looks hunky-dory under Carrick.

From BBC May 8, 2026

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

Everything was, as Grover said, hunky-dory, until Ralph had his idea.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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