joyful
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“Surely I wasn’t the only one feeling nostalgic when I saw those pictures coming out of Serbia last night?” he wrote, alluding to the joyful celebrations in Belgrade and Budapest six months apart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
He sent a beautiful cross and behind was inscribed, “Be joyful, keep the faith, do little things.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
While others may not find downsizing entirely joyful, there are a few things you can do to make the experience more manageable and efficient.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The broadcaster revealed her cancer diagnosis in January 2023, saying the news had prompted her to express "profound thanks to everyone who has made my life so joyful".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Accident?” she laughed, though the sound that came out of her was anything but joyful.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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