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[joi] / dʒɔɪ /


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Joy Wiltermuth explained why the federal government’s borrowing costs might keep rising.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“The Joy of Painting,” which originally ran from 1983 to 1994, can be found everywhere.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He and his wife Chelsea welcomed London Rosemary Joy Freeman, with London a nod to Chelsea’s English family and Rosemary Joy Freeman as the full name of his late mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Billy Idol, chanteuse Sade, metal legends Iron Maiden and Manchester outfits Joy Division and New Order were also honored, along with hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and velvet-voiced crooner Luther Vandross.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Joy to despair, joy to despair, day to day, hour to hour.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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