make merry
Example Sentences
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Unable to make merry at Christmastime, people embraced Hogmanay instead.
From National Geographic • Dec. 27, 2023
During the first two weekends of December, you’ll find the keeper of eight tiny reindeer stopping by this Ventura County farm center to make merry — and make himself available for keepsake photo opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2020
Mr Howell said it was "absolutely appalling" that "gangs of people were out trying to make merry without any concern for social distancing" following the easing of the coronavirus lockdown measures.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2020
His characters make merry, but the punchline is often a jolt of existential dread.
From The Guardian • Jul. 28, 2011
If the house was in mourning, it wouldn’t be proper for Madam to dance with the admiral and make merry.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
