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joyful

[joi-fuhl] / ˈdʒɔɪ fəl /


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In a statement announcing their marriage, the wedding was described as "a joyful new chapter for Emily".

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The joyful tennis pinball made it official Thursday, announcing his dramatic return to the $23 Honey Deuce Invitational aka U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“This is real nature and I choose to be extremely thankful that Jackie did not disappear to die a suffering death and joyful that Shadow is not alone.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Once a byword for joyful excess, Havana has been hollowed by blackouts, departures and deep uncertainty about its future.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

My spirits were in a joyful sort of agitation, so desirous was I of activity; hazard itself seemed merely thrill.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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