joy
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Leo tells us that AI systems “do not undergo experiences,” “do not feel joy or pain” and “do not have a moral conscience.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Rook's sister Sophie told the court: "Without Annabel, there is less joy and less hope."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Perhaps that explains her perfunctory, somewhat rote speech — which still didn’t detract from the joy of her win.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In telling the little-known story of the Harlem Cultural Festival held in 1969, “Summer of Soul” presents it as a revolutionary act of Black joy, standing in contrast to the political turmoil.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Owen felt like jumping for joy and collapsing to his knees all at the same time.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing joy
"The Giving Tree"
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Key Words, Unit 5
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