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[joi] / dʒɔɪ /


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Curaco could be a popular choice given the joy around their debut, as well as boasting the chance to unite fans of the south Wales divide.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He doesn’t abandon art, but he can’t summon the urge to sell himself or his work, to graft his joy in making things onto the caprices of the marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"When the vehicles arrived, the joy I felt even made me cry because I no longer have to deal with engine oil or anything stressful," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But I am grateful to Him that there will soon be another source of joy in our lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She softened her grip enough for the griffin to move, and he began pecking at her in joy: at her ears, shoulders, hands, fingertips.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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