happy
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Arsenal's players and fans were happy to celebrate their second trophy in four months, but just how seriously should we view their performance in a relatively minor competition?
From BBC β Aug. 16, 2026
Some bars, Infante noted, are already experimenting with lower-priced cocktails and expanded happy hours after discovering there may simply be a ceiling to what customers will pay for a drink.
From Salon β Aug. 15, 2026
“It makes my heart happy to think so.”
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 14, 2026
Here’s what else it has: genuine humor, smart writing and an ending that bravely goes for hopeful rather than happy.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 14, 2026
It makes my heart happy and sad at the same time.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
It appears that you were happier to see an invite from your New York friend who you have not seen since the pandemic, but you had a sense that something was off.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 4, 2026
In happier news, rising case counts have jump-started research into drugs that could treat people who do get sick, including antibody and antiviral therapies.
From Slate β Jul. 24, 2026
People could not be happier for each other, and we get to celebrate the show together.”
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 8, 2026
Research generally supports the idea that happy employees stay longer and lead to happier customers.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 8, 2026
Nhamo was happier than she could ever remember.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Now he could be the Imagineer to bring the 17-time champion Lakers back to the happiest place on earth — the NBA’s mountaintop.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 12, 2026
“We also have a house in the United States, but our happiest place is on this farm where the kids can have fun,” George told RTL.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 3, 2026
One thing is certain: The real-world headaches and benefits of mobile technology have invaded the happiest place on Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 20, 2026
As her mother explained, B.P.J. “is the happiest I have ever seen her when she is accepted for who she is and able to participate in school sports.”
From Slate β Jun. 30, 2026
Her mom scooped her into her arms, scarf and all, and hugged her, way too tightly, but Aimee remembered it as one of the happiest afternoons.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
