happy
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The reported £40m fee is one Daniel Farke appears happy to pay despite Trafford's limited game time at Manchester City last season - 17 appearances in all competitions, but only four in the Premier League.
From BBC β Jul. 28, 2026
Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk created superior products for millions of happy customers.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 28, 2026
Usually, advisers see these strategies work out to happy endings.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 28, 2026
We spent every day figuring out how to make their golden years as comfortable and happy as possible.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 28, 2026
I pretended I was happy for the space so he didn’t feel bad.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
"I am very, very happy, couldn't be happier with where I am training now," said Ramsay-Peaty.
From BBC β Jul. 27, 2026
If that rings a bell, it’s the Easterlin Paradox from 1974, which noted that although the rich are happier than the poor, happiness doesn’t increase as national income grows over time.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 26, 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
Having less responsibility doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, and you may not feel any more satisfied with your work.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 20, 2026
He seemed much happier now, all lively and practically smiling after the excitement of the race.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
Doom Scroll: Disney is the happiest place on Earth, unless you’re the designated scroller.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 26, 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
Hockney would remember this period as one of his most prolific and happiest times in California.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 12, 2026
"I'm happiest when I'm painting," he told the Telegraph.
From Barron's β Jun. 12, 2026
“It just always makes me think about Wood. He was born on a rainy day, and even though it was ugly out, it was the happiest day of my life.”
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
