merry
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But Margaret and Alice’s quick-witted machinations provide the basis for a merry outing at the theater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Don’t conflate Fama and his merry band of economists at the business school with the Chicago School of Economics, practitioners in the university’s economics department led by another Nobel laureate, Milton Friedman.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Corrigan told jurors he was "merry" but "not drunk".
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
Ms. Cantwell also said the FCC should be able to take its merry time when reviewing satellite applications to ensure they won’t interfere with existing spectrum holders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
“Oh, the captain finds something to fill their heads with, and then sends them on their merry way.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
There was no merrier illustration of the varieties of human experience than this runaway French hit, which was, like “Don Quixote,” translated into English by Smollett in 1748.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
The more the merrier is especially true during the holiday season.
From Barron's ● Dec. 15, 2025
The moor the merrier: "I took this image at Whitelee Windfarm, Eaglesham," says John McQuade.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2024
As long as no ribs are broken, the more, the merrier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
“Blast! I’m not quite sure how all of you ended up here in my house. But I daresay it feels perfectly at home having you about. The more the merrier, I suppose!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
It’s the merriest time of the year — and arguably when the resort is at its glistening, glowing best with seasonal food offerings, holiday ride makeovers and unique live entertainment options.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
While each piece features rotating focal points, they all tie together with a beautiful gold scroll border, working to create the merriest tablescape of all.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
It was here and now it is gone, the merriest, brightest, and most thankful Christmas the world has ever known.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2020
“Suddenly the merriest of the harlequins felt a chill in his legs, took off his mask, and to the amazement of all revealed a violet-blue face,” wrote Heine.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2020
Since I’d been helping out stitching the detectives’ costumes, I’d become friendly with a few of the agents, and Mr. Webster was the merriest.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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