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joy

[joi] / dʒɔɪ /


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Lizbeth Díaz recalled screaming in joy when he was elected pope two years later.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

"Writers who were able to cut their teeth on fanfiction, and just write as much as they wanted with all the joy and no constraints, can lead to really great novels," she said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

In this scene, the song represents liberation, friendship, joy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

"We felt immense joy and happiness. We've received so much love and inspiration - something we had never imagined," says Padam Singh.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Even in the strict silence this human closeness was joy and strength.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Los Javis use the stories to tell the tale of a brutal war that divided Spain and left deep scars, and the story of the joys and hardships of ordinary men turned into soldiers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

They have joys and desires, just not their former ones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

"It's one of the few joys of the month: you come out, have a chat with people, collect your pension, and go home."

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Neeleman also vocally refutes the idea of being a tradwife while, for example, showcasing the joys of making homemade cheese while an infant is strapped to her.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

And the joys I have felt have not always been joyous.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer


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