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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie
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as in benefits
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the company's holiday bonus was especially welcome manna this year
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Noun
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The Guy, as Sinclair is known on the show, sells to everyone, stressed-out 20-something assistant and cross-dressing stay-at-home dad alike, witnessing their private joys and pains and shortcomings and judging no one.—
Ezra Marcus,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026 -
The message is that poor and working-class families don’t deserve to make their own choices or pursue even the small joys of a soda or sweet.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The change takes effect April 1 and affects 2,216 people on district health insurance plans, Dildra Martin-Ogburn, director of benefits and employment services, told the Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what to know about the benefits of sending and receiving handwritten cards—and how to make one yourself.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These colorful treats would be right at home on a Christmas or Valentine's Day dessert spread.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Heyam and Joori Madi-McCarthy own Pet City, which offers pet check-ins, pet sitting, dog walking, overnight stays and pet toys and treats.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her fiancé, Woodly Sully, says the family is counting its blessings.—
Jamilka Gibson,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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What a year of health and blessings for me this year.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Only one other angler availed himself of the river's delights Thursday.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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