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happily

[hap-uh-lee] / ˈhæp ə li /




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“Our home was a crazy jumble of pieces from different places we’d lived in before, all commingling, but not very happily; I called it the Island of Misfit Furniture.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

In Japan, fans come up with a song for each player and sing it happily and relentlessly.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Asked whether all candidates would receive equal coverage, Brittin replied: "You can look at our guidelines and we'll happily discuss when the eventuality arises, including whoever's standing."

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

All youth sports are like this, but soccer is hilariously commodified: if you want your golden retriever to play for the Fire Kickers FC Select D Team, Fire Kickers FC will happily take your money.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“Recorded them with his phone. We happily gave the footage to the Guardians and were so grateful for the large sum of money they paid us for it.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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