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joyous

[joi-uhs] / ˈdʒɔɪ əs /


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But playing big brother to his teammates, has been a joyous subplot.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

But no editor in the world could recut something like “Gail Daughtry” into a two-minute preview that accurately conveys just how joyous and stupid this film is.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

In Toronto, earlier in the tournament, the sound of matches filtered out onto the streets from local bars, and fans held joyous and colourful marches to Toronto Stadium through the downtown area.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Still the mood was joyous, with chants of "USA! USA! USA!" breaking out in one set of lines near the National Gallery.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

Her smile was joyous, but the joy was fringed with grief.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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