jolly

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Another film, “Gasman,” was full of jolly japes about everyday corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, at 52.9, was a touch below expectations of 53.4, but Wall Street was still in a jolly mood following yesterday’s cooler-than-expected consumer price index.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

Target, meanwhile, brings back Kris K., a jolly bearded Christmas enthusiast introduced in a 2024 campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Evan is also staying jolly, having joked that he would soon be going really fast in his wheelchair, which he currently uses at school.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The engineer was a jolly character with a booming voice, opening the door to the passenger car with no little ceremony.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead