joy
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It is a dark side to a major sporting event, which should bring joy to everyone.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The programme is part of the National Year of Reading 2026, which aims to inspire the joy of reading and embed it in daily life.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
These trends have replaced seasonal play with year-round commitments that are turning childhood fitness and recreation into a financial burden that is undermining the joy of sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments. She showed me how to face life’s challenges with resilience and faith.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
“But as Celia is always reminding me, the joy of having my daughter was greater than the pain of losing her.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
"Human consent is not an impediment to progress. Human consent does not diminish the struggles and the joys of technological innovation or inhuman creativity," Blanchett said at the event in the parliament's library.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
It’s only made me realize that one of the great joys of owning a pet is that you develop your own way of communicating, in a way that widens your vocabulary.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
He stops shaving, bathing or wearing shoes and begins preaching the joys of simplicity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
One of many joys of “Contrapposto” is observing Cricket’s artistic awakening via the mentors who guide him into his artistic consciousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
They go’n have sorrows and joys, failures and good times.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Vocabulary lists containing joy
"The Giving Tree"
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