mirth

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At the beginning of the war, Iran’s seemingly scattered attacks on infrastructure, embassies and hotels in Gulf states were a source of mirth for some American commentators.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The temptation was to laugh because the place couldn't have been any more electrified, but the drama down below didn't allow for mirth.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Place this alongside Horace in one of his “Epistles”: “The advancing years rob us of every thing: they have taken away my mirth, my gallantry, my revelings, and play.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

As recently as two days ago, he mentioned how his actions are making the District a place of mirth and virtue.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2025

He felt no mirth or humor and wondered if there’d ever be a time again when he would.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner