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happiness

[hap-ee-nis] / ˈhæp i nɪs /


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Stop controlling others’ behavior and put your energy back where happiness is actually created—in your own choices, your own relationships and your own life.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Glad his decision was strictly based on happiness, like Rich Paul assured us, not ring chasing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

They looked suffused with happiness, and the glow of victory.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

He wrote in a statement on Saturday: "I have realised that my personal happiness - founding a family together with my husband and becoming a father - is not compatible with my political office."

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

“Oh, no,” Jack said as every bit of energy, every bit of hope, every bit of happiness drained out of him like water.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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