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[joi] / dʒɔɪ /


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"I don't know what was going on in my head. Joy, surprise - so many emotions. I felt so overwhelmed," Chwalinska said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Joy Behar is trading her usual spot at “The View’s” roundtable for the spotlight in one of London’s West End theaters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

His daughter, Tracey Joy, said he was a "tireless" campaigner for the NHS and Birnbeck Pier.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Hence, “The Joy of Painting” enjoyed a vigorous revival during the pandemic’s lockdowns, when hobbies assumed central importance in daily life.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Joy to despair, joy to despair, day to day, hour to hour.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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