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merry

[mer-ee] / ˈmɛr i /


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Bruno Fernandes has had an outstanding season for United, and Liverpool will need to stop the Portuguese Pied Piper from leading them a merry dance.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

"I do my best, but I can't slow down this merry go round."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Ms. Cantwell also said the FCC should be able to take its merry time when reviewing satellite applications to ensure they won’t interfere with existing spectrum holders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

And if you had that kind of a mother — or better, if you are that kind of a mother — the merry derangement O’Hara brought to her performances was soul-satisfying.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

When all was ready we spread the leaves under the gaudy marriage pandal Nathan had borrowed for the occasion and ate and drank for long, merry hours.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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