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unhappy

[uhn-hap-ee] / ʌnˈhæp i /




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There is an unhappy history between the two; apparently Becerra was not alone in drawing Rice’s ire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In this brief, eerie novel by the Indian writer Anita Desai, the daughter of an unhappy Indian housewife learns that her mother had once dreamed of becoming a painter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She said she was later told she had a stage three aggressive form of cancer, but was unhappy with the treatment plan.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Legendary Argentina World Cup winner Angel di Maria has blamed his unhappy spell at Manchester United on former boss Louis van Gaal.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Perhaps she had come to prevent her unhappy customer from dripping hot salty tears on the books.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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