happy
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If the Brewers and Dodgers meet again in October, Murphy will only be too happy to tell us who the underdog is.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 2, 2026
The discovery gives Kiama Library an unusually complete local mystery: an unidentified borrower, a hidden fireplace, a theoretical five-figure fine and, after approximately a century and a half, a very late happy ending.
From Salon β Aug. 2, 2026
The practice has cultivated happy clients, driving more sales, Dababneh says.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 1, 2026
"My mum was really happy that I had the opportunity to go on the trip," said Anton, now 38.
From BBC β Aug. 1, 2026
Others stayed with us a day or a week, but these seven remained, the nucleus of our happy household.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Research shows that we’re happier when we talk to an array of different types of people.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 3, 2026
In happier news, rising case counts have jump-started research into drugs that could treat people who do get sick, including antibody and antiviral therapies.
From Slate β Jul. 24, 2026
Lord Timpson said in his resignation statement that he had left "our prisons and probation service in a much healthier and happier state than two years ago".
From BBC β Jul. 20, 2026
Having less responsibility doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, and you may not feel any more satisfied with your work.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 20, 2026
He could fake upbeat, and sometimes did, but he was happier not bothering.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
“We also have a house in the United States, but our happiest place is on this farm where the kids can have fun,” George told RTL.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 3, 2026
Doom Scroll: Disney is the happiest place on Earth, unless you’re the designated scroller.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 26, 2026
As her mother explained, B.P.J. “is the happiest I have ever seen her when she is accepted for who she is and able to participate in school sports.”
From Slate β Jun. 30, 2026
And if you could see the crew coming to work a mile from their house, it was just the happiest crew in the world.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 16, 2026
“It just always makes me think about Wood. He was born on a rainy day, and even though it was ugly out, it was the happiest day of my life.”
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
