be happy

Example Sentences

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“I’m Vietnamese, but this is wonderful to see my Mexican friends so happy. They deserve to be happy — it’s been rough for them. It’s been rough for all immigrants.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Defender Nico O'Reilly accepted they can useful, but would also be happy if they were not a feature.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“You need all sides to be happy and healthy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

"Once the war is over and the sanctions we had are lifted, I think it will be very good and I will be happy," Nastaran, a 29-year-old software engineer in Tehran told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

“Anyway! Suffice to say I’ll be happy to have you around more, and to start getting this place cleared out. Birdie’s high-tea expansion, coming right up!”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy