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happiness

[hap-ee-nis] / ˈhæp i nɪs /


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"We say we are the industry of happiness," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“The foundation of their happiness is Max’s suffering,” he says, adding that while the crime was local in the previous versions, Cady’s conviction had been a national sensation in this one.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I know saving for retirement can feel very abstract, especially when there are more immediate financial needs that seem likely to contribute to your happiness in the near term.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

It may be the most important choice we make routinely because it determines so much of our happiness, health and success.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There’s happiness, as I watch Connor take Mom’s hand, as she laughs at something he’s said, as Jack walks by my side.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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